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Granulocyte colony stimulating factor-producing tongue carcinoma
A Horii1, K Shimamura, Y Honjo
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Osaka Teishin Hospital, Japan.
Head & Neck
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Tumors can cause a leukemoid reaction, a high white blood cell count without infection. This study suggests tumor production of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) drives this response in cancer patients.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Hematology
Background:
- Leukocytosis without infection in cancer patients is termed leukemoid reaction.
- Underlying mechanisms of leukemoid reaction remain unclear.