Drug-induced aortitis of the subclavian artery caused by pegfilgrastim: a case report

Abstract Background Pegfilgrastim is a modified version of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), with a polyethylene glycol (PEG) that prolongs its half-life in peripheral blood. It is prophylactically administered during chemotherapy to prevent severe febrile neutropenia. G-CSF-related aor...

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Main Authors: Hikari Jimbo, Yoshiya Horimoto, Misato Okazaki, Yumiko Ishizuka, Hidenori Kido, Mitsue Saito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2021-08-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01282-9
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