Nilotinib post-liver transplantation for acute hepatic failure related to imatinib

Leuk Res. 2009 Dec;33(12):e234-5. doi: 10.1016/j.leukres.2009.06.012. Epub 2009 Jul 25.

Abstract

This is the case report of a 47-year-old woman referred to our institution due to acute liver failure related to imatinib, who was submitted to a successful liver transplantation. Nilotinib was safely used post-transplant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Benzamides
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imatinib Mesylate
  • Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive / drug therapy*
  • Liver Failure, Acute / chemically induced*
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Piperazines / adverse effects*
  • Pyrimidines / adverse effects*
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Benzamides
  • Piperazines
  • Pyrimidines
  • Imatinib Mesylate
  • nilotinib