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Pre-clinical Evaluation of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors for Treatment of Acute Leukemia
Published on: September 18, 2013
Pregnancies in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Li Zhou1, Jian-Hua You, Wen Wu
1Department of Hematology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Hematology, Shanghai Jiao-Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China.
Abstract:
We presented our experience in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients who conceived children and/or became pregnant while receiving tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). Among 7 male patients, 7 pregnancies resulted in the birth of 7 healthy babies. Among 18 female patients, 8 ended in elective abortion; 3 had spontaneous abortion, and 7 carried to term, resulting in the birth of 8 healthy babies. All children have normal growth and development. All patients remain in TKI therapy and in good response. It is suggested that female patients are advised to practice adequate contraception. No special precautions apply for male patients receiving TKI.
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