Kuipers E J, Vellenga E, de Wolf J T, Hazenberg B P
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands.
J Rheumatol. 1992 Apr;19(4):621-2.
We report the use of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in a case of rheumatoid arthritis with sulfasalazine induced agranulocytosis, leading to a rapid bone marrow recovery within 7 days. This case and 2 others reported in the literature emphasize the need for further research into the possible role of GM-CSF in the treatment of drug induced agranulocytosis.