Colosplenic fistula in a patient treated with interleukin-2 for malignant melanoma

被引:7
作者
Chun, ES
Demos, TC
Gaynor, ER
机构
[1] LOYOLA UNIV,MED CTR,DEPT RADIOL,MAYWOOD,IL 60153
[2] LOYOLA UNIV,MED CTR,DEPT HEMATOL ONCOL,MAYWOOD,IL 60153
关键词
gastrointestinal fistula; interleukin-2; computed tomography; colon; spleen;
D O I
10.1097/00004728-199707000-00031
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
Interleukin-2 (IL-2) therapy often causes gastrointestinal side effects and at least 8 cases of bowel perforation have been reported. The patient reported here developed a colosplenic fistula, diagnosed by CT, with no neoplastic involvement of these organs. Awareness of these complications of IL-2 can help lead to earlier diagnosis.
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页码:674 / 676
页数:3
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