Arterial thrombosis in four patients treated with thalidomide

Leuk Lymphoma. 2005 Feb;46(2):239-42. doi: 10.1080/10428190400015675.

Abstract

Thalidomide has been associated with venous thrombotic events, as reported in the post-marketing surveillance reports by Celgene Corporation; as well as case reports in the literature. Seven arterial thrombotic events have been reported in patients receiving thalidomide with 3 cases occurring in patients with other predisposing conditions. We report 4 additional cases of arterial thromboses in 1 lymphoma and 3 myeloma patients treated with thalidomide. The mechanism for these events is unclear; however, it is significant that 2 patients were receiving concomitant anticoagulation with aspirin and warfarin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases
  • Aspirin / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Thrombosis / chemically induced
  • Lymphoma / complications
  • Lymphoma / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / complications
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy
  • Thalidomide / adverse effects*
  • Thalidomide / therapeutic use
  • Thrombosis / chemically induced*
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Thalidomide
  • Warfarin
  • Aspirin