Unusual case of hyperpigmentation secondary to irinotecan

Unusual case of hyperpigmentation secondary to irinotecan

The exact mechanism is unknown, however, it has been suggested that melanocyte-stimulating hormones may be boosted by certain chemotherapy agents like doxorubicin. 3 Learning points The importance of knowledge and recognition of the oral and cutaneous adverse events in patients receiving chemotherap...

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Veröffentlicht in:BMJ case reports 2016-10, Vol.2016, p.bcr2016217545
Hauptverfasser: Nestor, Laura Aisling, Flint, Stephen, Galvin, Sheila
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Sprache:eng
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic - administration & dosage
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic - adverse effects
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols - therapeutic use
Camptothecin - administration & dosage
Camptothecin - adverse effects
Camptothecin - analogs & derivatives
Carcinoma - therapy
Cetuximab - administration & dosage
Chemotherapy
Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy
Dermatology
Drug Eruptions - etiology
Europe (West)
Female
Humans
Hyperpigmentation - chemically induced
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Middle Aged
Mouth Mucosa
Nails
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - drug therapy
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Zusammenfassung:The exact mechanism is unknown, however, it has been suggested that melanocyte-stimulating hormones may be boosted by certain chemotherapy agents like doxorubicin. 3 Learning points The importance of knowledge and recognition of the oral and cutaneous adverse events in patients receiving chemotherapeutics.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2016-217545