Abstract
We present a case in which a young woman was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, FAB-classification type M2. As a member of Jehovah's Witnesses she refused to accept any treatment involving blood transfusions. A modified induction and consolidation chemotherapy regimen was applied, tailored to reduce prolonged myelosuppression. Despite severe anaemia, she survived to achieve complete remission. She is currently under treatment-free observation after two courses of consolidation treatment.
| Translated title of the contribution | Treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia without blood transfusion in a member of Jehovah's Witnesses |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 173 |
| Issue number | 46 |
| Pages (from-to) | 2960-2 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |