Publications by authors named "David I LeRoy"
Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a rare group of malignant tumors in adults. This group of tumors contains a variety of subtypes, each with distinct clinical features and presentations. Leiomyosarcoma is among the most common subtypes, which typically occur within the uterus, retroperitoneum, abdomen, and large blood vessels.
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- * In a presented case, a 59-year-old woman on FOLFOX therapy experienced severe thrombocytopenia and rectal bleeding, leading to treatment adjustments and eventually identifying oxaliplatin antibodies as the cause.
- * Following the discovery of these antibodies through flow cytometry, oxaliplatin was permanently discontinued to prevent further thrombocytopenic events.