Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Can Exposure To Agent Orange Cause Neutropenia?
Question: Can neutropenia be associated/caused by Agent Orange Exposure when my husband was in Vietnam?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it can be caused by Agent Orange.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, it can be caused by Agent Orange or rather Dioxins which were present in Agent Orange during Vietnam war. Dioxins can cause bone marrow aplasia, leukemia.
Moreover chronic kidney disease or liver disease can also lead to neutropenia.
It would be good to visit hematologist, have blood work and consider bone marrow biopsy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Grzegorz Stanko, General Surgeon
Yes, it can be caused by Agent Orange.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, it can be caused by Agent Orange or rather Dioxins which were present in Agent Orange during Vietnam war. Dioxins can cause bone marrow aplasia, leukemia.
Moreover chronic kidney disease or liver disease can also lead to neutropenia.
It would be good to visit hematologist, have blood work and consider bone marrow biopsy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Grzegorz Stanko, General Surgeon
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
