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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Several different Chemotherapeutic agents have been associated with acral erythema[1]
Causes
Commonly associated chemotherapeutic agents are listed below:
- Most frequently associated with Doxorubicin (Pegylated liposomal Doxorubicin), 5-Flurouracil, and Cytarabine[2].
- Methotrexate - even low dose used to treat ALL[3]
- Mitotane
- PLD, Docetaxel, Capecitabine, vinorelbine, gemcitabine and Sorafenib
Genetics
No genetic association has been found as of yet as the data on this condition is limited.
References
- ↑ Baack BR, Burgdorf WH (1991). "Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema". J Am Acad Dermatol. 24 (3): 457–61. PMID 2061446.
- ↑ Webster-Gandy JD, How C, Harrold K (2007). "Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE): a literature review with commentary on experience in a cancer centre". Eur J Oncol Nurs. 11 (3): 238–46. doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2006.10.004. PMID 17350337.
- ↑ Wysocki M, Nowaczyk-Michalak A, Pilecki O, Kurylak A, Balcar-Boroń A, Trybuś L (1992). "[Burgdorf's reaction (painful acral erythema) in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia following medium-dose methotrexate therapy]". Wiad Lek. 45 (11–12): 462–4. PMID 1441532.