Deep vein thrombosis in a patient with leprosy reaction in use of thalidomide and corticosteroids: a rare adverse effect?
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Keywords

thalidomide
erythema nodosum leprosum
corticosteroids
deep vein thrombosis

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Brito EOX de, Queen SMF, Pires CAA, Daxbacher ELR. Deep vein thrombosis in a patient with leprosy reaction in use of thalidomide and corticosteroids: a rare adverse effect?. Hansen. Int. [Internet]. 2010 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];35(1):53-6. Available from: https://periodicos.saude.sp.gov.br/hansenologia/article/view/35123

Abstract

After being reintroduced in the market, thalidomide has become the most effective drug in the treatment of erythema nodosum leprosum and a therapeutic option for several diseases, such as multiple myeloma. However, its increasing use, combined with systemic steroids and chemotherapy has also increased little recognized adverse effects, such as deep vein thrombosis.

https://doi.org/10.47878/hi.2010.v35.35123
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