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Ritodrine-induced agranulocytosis

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We report a case of agranulocytosis induced by ritodrine and discuss the pathophysiology of this disorder.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine, 67 Asahi-machi, 830, Kurume-City Fukuoka

    Y. Ikushima

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karatsu Red Cross Hospital, Saga, Japan

    H. Kobayashi, K. Imaishi, Y. Natsuaki & M. Hanada

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Ikushima, Y., Kobayashi, H., Imaishi, K. et al. Ritodrine-induced agranulocytosis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 248, 53–54 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02389590

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