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Imatinib-induced pleural effusion: A case report
R Banka, Z Udwadia
Department of Pulmonary Medicine, P. D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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R Banka
Department of Pulmonary Medicine, P. D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
India
Imatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and has rarely been reported to cause pleural effusion. We report the case of an 88-year-old male, known case of gastrointestinal stromal tumor on treatment with imatinib, who presented with a 2-week history of cough and dyspnea. He was diagnosed to have a right-sided pleural effusion and thoracentesis of the fluid revealed an exudate with low adenosine deaminase and negative cytology. Withdrawal of the drug lead to resolution of symptoms. We report this case to highlight the side effect profile of imatinib and warn physicians regarding this potential adverse effect which may be mistaken for metastasis or infection.
How to cite this article:
Banka R, Udwadia Z. Imatinib-induced pleural effusion: A case report.J Postgrad Med 2017;63:55-57
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Banka R, Udwadia Z. Imatinib-induced pleural effusion: A case report. J Postgrad Med [serial online] 2017 [cited 2022 May 19 ];63:55-57
Available from: https://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=2017;volume=63;issue=1;spage=55;epage=57;aulast=Banka;type=0 |
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