A case of palmar hypopigmentation induced by capecitabine in a gastrointestinal cancer patient.

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Date publication

juillet 2021

Journal

Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr BOUCHE Olivier


Tous les auteurs :
Gratiaux J, Gossery C, Rezzag-Mahcene C, Botsen D, Visseaux L, Slimano F, Bouche O

Résumé

Capecitabine is an antimetabolite antineoplastic agent widely used in the treatment gastrointestinal cancers. The common frequently reported cutaneous adverse drug reaction associated with capecitabin are a palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, rash and hyperpigmentation. This case reports a capecitabine-induced palmar hypopigmentation.

Mots clés

Capecitabine/fluorouracil/adverse effects, antimetabolites, antineoplastic/pigmentation disorders/vitiligo

Référence

J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2021 Jul 7;:10781552211027936