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Intraarticular hemorrhage due to bevacizumab in a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer: a case report

Authors: Mukremin Uysal, Sema Sezgin Goksu, Hasan Senol Coskun, Burhan Savas, Mustafa Ozdogan, Hakan Bozcuk

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Introduction

Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody against vascular endothelial growth factor. It is widely used in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. It has some specific side effects including severe bleeding, wound healing problems, gastrointestinal perforation, proteinuria and hypertension.

Case presentation

We present the case of a 65-year old Asian man with synovial metastasis of the knee who experienced intraarticular hemorrhage after bevacizumab treatment. He presented with monoarthritis of the left knee.

Conclusion

Bevacizumab-related hemorrhage can cause serious morbidity and unusual sites of hemorrhage may be seen.

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Title: Intraarticular hemorrhage due to bevacizumab in a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer: a case report
Authors: Mukremin Uysal
Sema Sezgin Goksu
Hasan Senol Coskun
Burhan Savas
Mustafa Ozdogan
Hakan Bozcuk
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-188

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Intraarticular hemorrhage due to bevacizumab in a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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