A tear in the uterus is a serious condition that can lead to numerous complications, including urologic injury, amniotic-fluid embolism (AFE), the need for a blood transfusion, hysterectomy, maternal death, and perinatal problems including … [Read more...]
Drug-Induced Neutropenia
Neutropenia, also referred to as agranulocytosis, granulocytopenia, and granulopenia, is a decrease in circulating neutrophils, also known as granulocytes (a type of white blood cell), in the peripheral blood. Neutropenia can be caused by a failure … [Read more...]
Drug-Induced Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a condition in which white spots or patches appear in areas of the skin that have lost melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin, a pigment that gives skin its color. Areas often affected include the face, knees, elbows, … [Read more...]
Drug-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
The term peripheral neuropathy applies generally to damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system. There are numerous causes, including genetic diseases, metabolic/endocrine complications, inflammatory diseases, vitamin deficiencies, malignant … [Read more...]
Serum Sickness and Serum Sickness-Like Reactions
Serum sickness is an immune system, allergy-like reaction to injected animal proteins in antiserum or other medications used to treat immune conditions. Serum sickness-like reactions are similar to serum sickness reactions, but they are to certain … [Read more...]
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