Melphalan-induced pulmonary fibrosis in osteosclerotic myeloma.
1983
G J Mufti, and
T J Hamblin, and
J Gordon
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D008558
Melphalan
An alkylating nitrogen mustard that is used as an antineoplastic in the form of the levo isomer - MELPHALAN, the racemic mixture - MERPHALAN, and the dextro isomer - MEDPHALAN; toxic to bone marrow, but little vesicant action; potential carcinogen.
An abnormal hardening or increased density of bone tissue.
Osteoscleroses
D011658
Pulmonary Fibrosis
A process in which normal lung tissues are progressively replaced by FIBROBLASTS and COLLAGEN causing an irreversible loss of the ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream via PULMONARY ALVEOLI. Patients show progressive DYSPNEA finally resulting in death.