Raynaud's phenomenon following cytotoxic chemotherapy successfully managed by dorsal sympathectomy.
Raynaud's phenomenon of varying severity is not uncommon following cytotoxic chemotherapy especially when combinations including bleomycin are used. We present a case in which severe Raynaud's progressing to trophic ulceration was successfully managed by dorsal sympathectomy.
MacLeod
P M
PM
Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Plymouth General Hospital.
Tyrrell
C J
CJ
Bliss
B
B
D000293:Adolescent; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001761:Bleomycin / Q000009:adverse effects; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000009:adverse effects; D005047:Etoposide / Q000009:adverse effects; D015171:Ganglionectomy; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000556:secondary; D008297:Male; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery*
D001761:Bleomycin; D005047:Etoposide; D002945:Cisplatin