UNUSUAL REACTION TO CHLORAMBUCIL - A CASE-REPORT

被引:18
作者
PIETRANTONIO, F
MORICONI, L
TORINO, F
ROMANO, A
GARGOVICH, A
机构
[1] UNIV CATTOLICA SACRO CUORE, IST CLIN MED, I-00168 ROME, ITALY
[2] UNIV CATTOLICA SACRO CUORE, IST CLIN DERMATOL, I-00168 ROME, ITALY
关键词
chlorambucil; chronic lymphatic leukemia; toxic epidermal necrolisis;
D O I
10.1016/0304-3835(90)90030-2
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
In this brief report we describe, a case of cutaneous reaction during treatment of chronic lymphatic leukemia (CLL) with chlorambucil. The patient developed a confluent maculopapular erythema and large flaccid bullae of trunk, legs, feet and mucous membranes, with fever up to 38°C. Toxic epidermal necrolisis (TEN) was supposed and the diagnosis was confirmed by a skin patch test followed by cutaneous biopsy. TEN by chlorambucil is a rare syndrome that may be considered in presence of cutaneous reaction to this drug. © 1990.
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页码:109 / 111
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