Anemia secondary to valproic acid therapy in a 13-year-old boy: a case report

Anemia secondary to valproic acid therapy in a 13-year-old boy: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Valproic acid is a commonly used anti-epileptic drug. Hematological toxicities are among the occasionally observed adverse effects of this medication.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We present the case of a...

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Main Authors: Kaczorowska-Hac Barbara, Matheisel Agnieszka, Maciejka-Kapuscinska Lucyna, Wisniewski Jakub, Alska Anna, Adamkiewicz-Drozynska Elzbieta, Balcerska Anna, Reszczynska Iwona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Valproic acid
Anemia
Child
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/239
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Valproic acid is a commonly used anti-epileptic drug. Hematological toxicities are among the occasionally observed adverse effects of this medication.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We present the case of a 13-year-old Caucasian boy who demonstrated mild anemia 12 months after the introduction of valproic acid therapy. A bone marrow biopsy revealed maturation arrest of proerythroblasts.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Prompt diagnosis and valproic acid discontinuation resulted in the patient’s recovery.</p>
ISSN:1752-1947

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