Danazol therapy in acquired idiopathic sideroblastic anemia

Acta haematologica · 2009 · vol. 77(3) , pp. 170–171 · doi:10.1159/000205984 · PMID:3113157 · W2007416923
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This study evaluated danazol therapy in six patients with acquired idiopathic sideroblastic anemia, finding no improvement in hemoglobin or platelet counts in any participant.

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Abstract

Danazol, a synthetic androgen, was used in the treatment of 6 patients with acquired idiopathic sideroblastic anemia. No patient had a response to therapy as determined by an increase in either the hemoglobin or platelet count.

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Anemia, Sideroblastic Danazol Pregnadienes Aged Aged, 80 and over Anemia, Sideroblastic Danazol Female Humans Male Middle Aged Pregnadienes

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