Long-term correction of neutropenia in Felty's syndrome with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor

Ann Hematol. 1993 May;66(5):265-6. doi: 10.1007/BF01738478.

Abstract

Neutropenia in Felty's Syndrome predisposes patients to recurrent bacterial infections. We have treated a patient for more than one year with G-CSF and ascertained that this growth factor can safely correct neutropenia over a long period of time. G-CSF may constitute a new agent for the treatment and prophylaxis of infection in Felty's syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Felty Syndrome / complications*
  • Female
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / administration & dosage
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Neutropenia / drug therapy*
  • Neutropenia / etiology

Substances

  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor