Mitomycin C-related hemolytic uremic syndrome in cancer patients

Anticancer Drugs. 1998 Jun;9(5):433-5. doi: 10.1097/00001813-199806000-00010.

Abstract

In rare cases mitomycin C (MMC) may induce cancer-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome, which is characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and progressive renal failure. Treatment possibilities of this multisystem disease up to now remain disappointing. We report a case of MMC-related hemolytic uremic syndrome, and discuss the etiologic parameters, clinical aspects, prognosis and treatment modalities of this severe syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / drug therapy*
  • Adult
  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / adverse effects*
  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / therapeutic use
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitomycin / adverse effects*
  • Mitomycin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
  • Mitomycin