AgranulocytosisD70.x

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Strong reduction to absence of granulocytes of different genesis.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

In addition to a genetically determined form, acquired toxic or allergy-induced agranulocytosis can be distinguished from different drugs.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Fever, chills, vomiting, tachycardia, circulatory collapse. Necrotizing and gangrenous skin symptoms, especially on the orifices, aphthoid ulcerations of the mucous membrane, s.a. Angina agranulocytotica, possibly petechial haemorrhages, purpura.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Nonspecific necrotizing inflammation.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Blood count: leukocytopenia, granulocytopenia.

External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Antiseptic mouthwashes R255 R045 R066, brushes with aqueous 0.5% methylrosanilinium chloride solution, solutions containing benzocaine(e.g. Dolo-Dobendan solution, anaesthetic throat tablets) for pain relief.

Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Substitution in cooperation with the internist.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020