[Cutaneous side effects of a long-term treatment by hydroxyurea]

Rev Med Brux. 2006 Jan-Feb;27(1):39-41.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Hydroxyurea is an antitumour agent used most commonly to treat myeloproliferative disorders. We present a clinical observation illustrating different cutaneous side effects susceptible to occur during a long-term treatment by hydroxyurea : leg ulceration, oral ulcer and spinocellular carcinoma. This clinical observation is completed by a review of the literature published on the cutaneous side effects of hydroxyurea treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Carcinoma / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyurea / adverse effects*
  • Hydroxyurea / therapeutic use
  • Leg Ulcer / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders / drug therapy
  • Oral Ulcer / chemically induced*
  • Skin Neoplasms / chemically induced

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Hydroxyurea