Abstract
Hypersensitivity reactions to carboplatin are rare but sometimes life-threatening events may occur requiring discontinuation of treatment. In our study, we describe clinical features and diagnostic procedures of carboplatin-associated reactions in children affected by low-grade astrocytoma and treated with multiple courses of carboplatin. In 6 out of 29 children, we reported allergic events. We also report a desensitization protocol for carboplatin administration, which allowed the patients to receive effective treatment without adverse reactions
Lingua originale | Inglese |
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pagine (da-a) | 33-37 |
Numero di pagine | 5 |
Rivista | Journal of Neuro-Oncology |
Volume | 58 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2002 |
Keywords
- carboplatin
- children
- hypersensitivity