Title of article
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Patient Received Combination Chemotherapy Gemcitabine, Cisplatin, and 5-FU for Biliary Tract Cancer
Author/Authors
Aznab، Mozaffar نويسنده Department of Internal Medicine, Taleghani Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. Aznab, Mozaffar , Khazaei، Mansour نويسنده Assistant Professor, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IR Iran ,
Issue Information
دوماهنامه با شماره پیاپی 37 سال 2016
Pages
3
From page
1
To page
3
Abstract
Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been an acute, usually self-limiting disease of the skin and mucous membranes. This case report has presented an evidence of the development Stevens - Johnson syndrome associated with combination chemotherapy administration of 5FU, gemcitabin and cisplatin in a patient with biliary tract cancer. Our case was a 54-year-old woman patient, a case of biliary tract cancer who has developed more severe symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Diagnosis has confirmed by skin biopsy of an affected area .The patient has improved with supportive care, and during 25 day occurred recovery. Although Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been a rare toxicity, physicians should pay a special attention to the monitoring of biliary tract cancer patients on combination chemotherapy with 5FU, cisplatin and gemcitabin.
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Cancer Prevention(IJCP)
Serial Year
2016
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Cancer Prevention(IJCP)
Record number
2393202
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