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Pruritic Manifestation of Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma Effectively Managed with Mirtazapine: A Case Report.

Authors :
Bromberg, Hannah
Chang, Young
Craig, David
Source :
Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy. Sep2020, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p153-154. 2p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Chronic pruritus associated with underlying malignancy can greatly hinder a patient's quality of life. The severity is variable and patients frequently fail traditional first line therapies. We report a patient with diffuse, chronic pruritus secondary to peripheral T Cell Lymphoma (PTCL) who had same day response to mirtazapine after a litany of other agents were unsuccessful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15360288
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
145530403
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/15360288.2020.1734142