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September 5, 2025Italian Journal of MedicineOpen Access

P35 | Adverse reaction to rituximab: an unusual case of drug- induced trombocytopenia

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This case highlights the occurrence of thrombocytopenia and acute kidney failure in a patient treated with rituximab, suggesting possible immunological responses.

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Severe thrombocytopenia developed rapidly after rituximab administration, along with acute kidney failure.
Initial platelet count was 130,000/mm3, dropping to 15,000/mm3 during treatment, necessitating emergency care.
The patient was treated with prednisone, resulting in a gradual recovery of platelet levels and renal function.
This case suggests immunological mechanisms could be involved in rituximab-induced adverse reactions.

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A 2025 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3ee82b87ece8dc957095 https://doi.org/10.4081/itjm.2025.2227

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This case highlights the occurrence of thrombocytopenia and acute kidney failure in a patient treated with rituximab, suggesting possible immunological responses.

P35 | Adverse reaction to rituximab: an unusual case of drug- induced trombocytopenia

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P35 | Adverse reaction to rituximab: an unusual case of drug- induced trombocytopenia

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