Abstract
Although the association between steroid administration and neutrophilia is well known, the association with monocytosis is not as common and the mechanism less clear. This report illustrates the association and provides an update of postulated mechanisms and clinical significance.
MeSH terms
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Aged, 80 and over
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Exanthema / chemically induced
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Glucocorticoids / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Leukocyte Count
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Male
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Methotrexate / adverse effects
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Monocytes / cytology*
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Neutrophils / cytology
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Prednisone / adverse effects
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Prednisone
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Methotrexate