Deferasirox-induced urticarial vasculitis in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome

Abstract Deferasirox is an iron chelator agent used in the treatment of diseases with iron overload, such as thalassemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. Although the majority of adverse reactions of deferasirox involve gastrointestinal symptoms and increase in serum creatinine and transaminases, skin...

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Main Authors: Asude Kara Polat, Asli Akin Belli, Volkan Karakus, Yelda Dere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2017-01-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abd/v92n5s1/0365-0596-abd-92-05-s1-0059.pdf