title: Docetaxel-induced photo-recall phenomenon.
abstract: Photo-recall phenomenon is a phototoxic eruption occurring on areas of previous ultraviolet-induced solar erythema following a systemic administration of a drug. It has been mostly described with methotrexate but remains rare with other antineoplastic drugs. We describe a case of docetaxel-induced photo-recall skin rash in a woman treated for a non-small-cell lung cancer. Although the patient has refused to receive a second infusion, chemotherapy can be carried on with photoprotection and the use of topical and/or systemic corticosteroids. In contrast, radiation recall is a well-known reaction by oncologists, most of them may not be aware of a similar phenomenon called photo-recall phenomenon. Recognizing this entity may avoid misdiagnosing a drug allergy and should avoid inappropriate decisions of drug discontinuation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Pontchaillou Hospital, Rennes, France. catherine.droitcourt@gmail.com
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Droitcourt
authors.forename: Hélêne
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Le Hô
authors.forename: Henri
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Adamski
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Le Gall
authors.forename: Alain
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dupuy
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D017484:Dermatitis, Phototoxic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D000077143:Docetaxel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D043823:Taxoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D043823:Taxoids; D000077143:Docetaxel