Imatinib-induced fulminant liver failure in chronic myeloid leukemia: role of liver transplant and second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors: a case report
Abstract Background There is a worldwide problem of acute liver failure and mortality associated with remaining on the waiting for a liver transplant. In this study, we highlight results published in recent years by leading transplant centers in evaluating imatinib-induced acute liver failure in chr...
Main Authors: | Lucas Souto Nacif, Daniel R. Waisberg, Rafael Soares Pinheiro, Fabiana Roberto Lima, Vinicius Rocha-Santos, Wellington Andraus, Luiz Carneiro D’Albuquerque |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1588-0 |
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