Pigmentation of the tongue and mucous membranes associated with cancer chemotherapy.
Hyperpigmentation of the tongue and buccal mucosa was observed after administration of conbination chemotherapy containing doxorubicin. The pigmentation lessened after discontinuation of doxorubicin, suggesting this drug as the possible causative agent.
D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa; D009092:Mucous Membrane; D009960:Oropharynx; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents