Choreito, a formula from Japanese traditional medicine (Kampo medicine), for massive hemorrhagic cystitis and clot retention in a pediatric patient with refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Abstract

Hemorrhagic cystitis is critical in patients with hemato-oncological disorders. Unlike adult patients, there are limited modalities and invasive procedures are often not well tolerated in children with poor general conditions. We report a pediatric patient with refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia who developed life-threatening massive gross hematuria. Along with platelet infusion every other day due to suppressed hematopoiesis, his gross hematuria and clot retention in the bladder were successfully treated with choreito, a formula from Japanese traditional medicine (Kampo medicine). He survived free from hematuria for more than four months. Choreito was well tolerated, and no adverse effects were observed throughout the course.