title: Interferon-alpha induced Raynaud's syndrome.
abstract: The cytokine interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha) is increasingly prescribed for a number of indications, especially viral hepatitis and several malignancies. Two patients are described who developed Raynaud's syndrome during treatment with IFN-alpha as adjuvant therapy for high-risk melanoma. With a review of the available literature the symptomatology, possible pathophysiologic mechanisms and treatment options are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Oncology, Rotterdam Cancer Institute/University Hospital Rotterdam, The Netherlands. kruit@onch.azr.nl
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Kruit
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Eggermont
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stoter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000077190:Interferon alpha-2; D016898:Interferon-alpha / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008545:Melanoma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D007155:Immunologic Factors; D000077190:Interferon alpha-2; D016898:Interferon-alpha; D011994:Recombinant Proteins