Sunitinib-induced acute hemolysis without hypertension: a case report

Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2008 Sep;6(2):122-3. doi: 10.3816/CGC.2008.n.019.

Abstract

Sunitinib-associated hematologic adverse events are well known and include leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, and lymphopenia. Herein, we report the case of a patient with metastatic renal cell carcinoma who was treated with sunitinib and developed severe hemolysis without hypertension or reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy. Prompt discontinuation of the agent resulted in resolution of this complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / drug therapy
  • Hemolysis / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / chemically induced
  • Indoles / adverse effects*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pyrroles / adverse effects*
  • Sunitinib

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Indoles
  • Pyrroles
  • Sunitinib