Case Report

Profound Transient Thrombocytopenia Associated with 90Yttrium Microsphere Therapy for Inoperable Hepatoma

The use of 90Yttrium microspheres to treat unresectable hepatoma is increasing worldwide. Therapeutically, 90Yttrium microspheres show promising increases in survival and tumor response, as well as acceptable toxicities. Here, we report on a 67-year-old man with hepatitis C-related advanced-stage hepatoma. This patient received selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) using 90Yttrium…