Monocytic leukemoid reaction, glucocorticoid therapy, and myelodysplastic syndrome.

Abstract

A leukemoid reaction is a complex and poorly understood response by the bone marrow to a variety of stresses; although any peripheral blood cell line may be involved, it is rarely a purely monocytic event. A case is reported of a true monocytic leukemoid reaction in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome related to the effect of corticosteroids on the underlying marrow disorder.

• Authors: M Moraes, J Wilkes, J N Lowder
• Journal: Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine (Cleve Clin J Med) Vol. 57 Issue 6 Pg. 571-4 (Sep 1990) ISSN: 0891-1150 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2268969 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Glucocorticoids

Topics

• Aged
• Glucocorticoids (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic (complications, drug therapy)
• Leukemoid Reaction (chemically induced)
• Male
• Myelodysplastic Syndromes (chemically induced)