Chemotherapy-induced palmer planter erythrodysesthesia.
We report a case of palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE) in a case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with VALP regime. The treating physician must be aware of this uncommon complication of chemotherapeutic agents to avoid unnecessary investigations.
Bhasin
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Department of Hematology, Safdarjung and VMMC, New Delhi.
Sunita
Gupta
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Kataria
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Saluja
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Sharma
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D000293:Adolescent; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004317:Doxorubicin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003875:Drug Eruptions; D004890:Erythema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D054198:Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014750:Vincristine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014750:Vincristine; D004317:Doxorubicin; D011239:Prednisolone