Valproate-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-8-6-2

Keywords:

Thrombocytopenia, Macrocytic Anemia, Myeloblastic Abnormalities

Abstract

A 14-year-old mentally retarded boy with seizures who presented with severe thrombocytopenia, macrocytic anemia and allergic dermatitis after treatment with valproate for 12 years is reported from the University of Louvain Medical School, Brussels, Belgium.

Published

1994-06-01

Issue

Section

Antiepileptic Medications