G-CSF: a very efficient therapy in chronic autoimmune neutropenia. A brief review of the literature.

Abstract

Autoimmune neutropenia (AIN) is a rare hematological disorder for which no standard treatment has been established so far. A brief review of the literature is presented herein concerning the use of G-CSF in this indication. The good results in terms of neutrophils increment and infection prophylaxis render G-CSF attractive for treating AIN. Hypotheses explaining its mechanisms of action are also discussed.