Human gammaglobulin use in the treatment of severe thrombocytopenia associated with sarcoidosis

Am J Med Sci. 1991 May;301(5):331-4. doi: 10.1097/00000441-199105000-00008.

Abstract

Thrombocytopenia associated with sarcoidosis is an uncommon, yet potentially lethal, complication. The traditional treatment for the thrombocytopenia has been steroid therapy followed by splenectomy if steroid therapy fails. The use of human immunoglobulin as a potential therapy in a patient afflicted with thrombocytopenia and sarcoidosis is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Sarcoidosis / therapy*
  • Thrombocytopenia / therapy*
  • gamma-Globulins / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • gamma-Globulins
  • Prednisone