Rituximab desensitization in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia with severe anaphylaxis.
Rosalaura V Villarreal GonzálezCindy Elizabeth De Lira-QuezadaSandra N González-DíazLigia L Carrasco-DíazOscar González-LlanoPublished in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2020)
HSR to rituximab may be induced by the activation of mast cells and basophils. Desensitization protocols are developed when there is no alternative drug for the underlying condition.