Paediatrics Publications

Androgen therapy in inherited bone marrow failure syndromes: analysis from the Canadian Inherited Marrow Failure Registry.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2020

Journal

British journal of haematology

Volume

189

Issue

5

First Page

976

Last Page

981

URL with Digital Object Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.16445

Abstract

Progressive cytopenia is a serious complication among paediatric patients with inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS). Androgens have been used to improve blood counts in different bone marrow failure conditions. Little is known about efficacy and toxicity with new androgens (i.e., danazol) in different types of IBMFS. We identified 29 patients from the Canadian Inherited Marrow Failure Registry, who received oxymetholone or danazol. Sixteen (55%) had haematological response including patients with unclassified IBMFS (45%). Danazol showed a better toxicity profile and similar efficacy compared to oxymetholone. Androgens are an effective and safe option to ameliorate bone marrow failure in IBMFS.

Notes

Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.16445

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