[Cutaneous lesions induced by long-term use of hydroxyurea].
The authors report 3 cases of patients having myeloid chronic leukemia presenting skin changes after long-term hydroxyurea therapy. Some of these side effects are already known; such as dryness, pigmentation, spontaneous necrotizing ulceration and chromonychia with longitudinal pigmented bands. Two new signs are described: a band-like erythema on the dorsum of the fingers and toes, as in dermatomyositis and a plantar keratoderma which interpretation is difficult in such a context. The hydroxyurea's imputability is discussed. These lesions altogether are very suggestive of skin changes after hydroxyurea therapy. The occurrence of such phenomena is quite frequent.
D000368:Aged; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006918:Hydroxyurea / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007951:Leukemia, Myeloid / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors
D006918:Hydroxyurea
Lésions cutanées induites par l'utilisation au long cours de l'hydroxyurée.