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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1987;16(1): 283-288. |
Pure Red Cell Aplasia Associated with Diphenylhydantoin: Case Report. |
Jin Woo Chang, Chong Oon Park, Jong Wha Lee, Young Soo Kim |
1Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. 2Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. |
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ABSTRACT |
The authors have described a case with pure red cell aplasia (P.R.C.A.) caused by the administration of diphenylhydantoin after head injury. P.R.C.A. associated with diphenylhydantoin is very rare and easily treated with a discontinuation of diphenylhydantoin & steroids. |
Key Words:
Pure red cell aplasia; Diphenylhydantoin |
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