Coma associated with vincristine therapy.
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چکیده
Three cases of coma after vincristine therapy are described. One patient had hyponatraemia and other features of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone. The effects were temporary, and full recovery occurred in all three patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British medical journal
دوره 4 5888 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1973