Leukapheresis in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies

Authors

  • Pimpan Tardtong Blood Bank, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Sunee Sathabunsawasdigarn Blood Bank, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Sangsuree Jootar Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Keywords:

Leukapheresis, Leukostasis, Tumor lysis syndrome, Leukemia

Abstract

Abstract : Leukapheresis procedures had been performed in 4 patients with hematologic malignancies to reduce complication of leukostasis and tumor ysis syndrome due due to intensive chotherapy. An average of 6.5 (range 5.4-7) liter of blood was processed per leukapheresis before a course of chemotherapy. Mean reduction of white blood cell count was 43:25%. All of the patients
undergoing leukapheresis were well tolerated. Leukapheresis can be performed effectively and conveniently in these patients.

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Published

2018-12-30

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3: July-September 1998

Section

นิพนธ์ต้นฉบับ (Original article)

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