mercaptopurine has been researched along with Hepatitis--Viral--Human* in 1 studies
1 other study(ies) available for mercaptopurine and Hepatitis--Viral--Human
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Fatal adenovirus hepatitis during maintenance therapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Disseminated adenoviral infection with hepatitis is rare in children undergoing standard chemotherapy. We report on a 3(1/2)-year-old male with fatal adenovirus hepatitis receiving maintenance chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Adenoviral hepatitis was proven by histology, viral culture, and PCR in a liver biopsy. Quantitative real-time PCR in the peripheral blood showed adenoviral DNA copy number >10(9)/ml. Despite aggressive supportive care and antiviral treatment with cidofovir, the patient died rapidly due to fulminant liver failure. Diagnostic and treatment options for adenovirus infection remain unsatisfactory for these patients. We propose suggestions for diagnosis and therapy. Topics: Adenovirus Infections, Human; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Antiviral Agents; Asparaginase; Child, Preschool; Cidofovir; Computer Systems; Cytosine; DNA, Viral; Fatal Outcome; Hepatitis, Viral, Human; Humans; Immunocompromised Host; Male; Mercaptopurine; Methotrexate; Multiple Organ Failure; Organophosphonates; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma; Prednisolone; Vincristine; Viremia | 2008 |