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Pediatric Oncology • Rheumatology • Hematology • Pediatric Hematology • Systemic lupus erythematosus • Benign Hematology • G-CSF • Neutropenia
Is there a role for G-CSF treatment for SLE patients with persistent neutropenia?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
There may be a role for G-CSF for treatment of SLE-related neutropenia, though would recommend using with caution only for severe neutropenia (ANC less than 500) and at lowest dose. The use of G-CSF has been looked at in small case series over the years for both SLE patients with neutropenia and Fel...
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