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{{CMG}}; '''Associate Editor-In-Chief:''' [[Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan]], M.B.B.S. | {{CMG}}; '''Associate Editor-In-Chief:''' [[Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan]], M.B.B.S. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Agranulocytosis means a failure of the bone marrow to make enough white blood cells (neutrophils). Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells. | Agranulocytosis means a failure of the bone marrow to make enough white blood cells ([[neutrophils]]). Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells. | ||
==What are the symptoms of Agranulocytosis?== | |||
Persons with this condition are more likely to have [[fever]]s and [[infections]]. | |||
==What | ==What causes Agranulocytosis?== | ||
Agranulocytosis may be caused by: | |||
* [[Autoimmune disorders]] | |||
* [[Bone marrow]] diseases such as [[myelodysplasia]] or large granular lymphocyte leukemia | |||
* [[Chemotherapy]] and [[bone marrow transplantation]] | |||
* Medications such as [[rituximab]], [[penicillin]], [[captopril]], [[ranitidine]], [[cimetidine]], [[methimazole]], and [[propylthiouracil]] | |||
* Preparation for [[bone marrow transplant]] | |||
Agranulocytosis results in a person not having enough of a specific type of white blood cells, called [[neutrophils]] or [[granulocytes]]. A low neutrophil count ([[neutropenia]]) may also occur when white blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be produced. | |||
==Who is at highest risk?== | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
== | ==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ||
==Treatment options== | |||
==Where to find medical care for Agranulocytosis?== | |||
== | ==Prevention of Agranulocytosis== | ||
== | ==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ||
==Possible complications== | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001295.htm | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001295.htm | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.
Overview
Agranulocytosis means a failure of the bone marrow to make enough white blood cells (neutrophils). Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells.
What are the symptoms of Agranulocytosis?
Persons with this condition are more likely to have fevers and infections.
What causes Agranulocytosis?
Agranulocytosis may be caused by:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Bone marrow diseases such as myelodysplasia or large granular lymphocyte leukemia
- Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation
- Medications such as rituximab, penicillin, captopril, ranitidine, cimetidine, methimazole, and propylthiouracil
- Preparation for bone marrow transplant
Agranulocytosis results in a person not having enough of a specific type of white blood cells, called neutrophils or granulocytes. A low neutrophil count (neutropenia) may also occur when white blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be produced.