Title of article :
Sunitinib-induced hand-foot syndrome in a Kashmiri male
Author/Authors :
Mir, Mohammad H Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Medical Oncology, India , Rather, Parvaiz A Govt. Medical College - SMHS Hospital - Department of Dermatology, India , Bagdadi, Farhana Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Internal Medicine, India
Abstract :
Sunitinib belongs to multiple tyrosine kinase inhibitor class of novel targeted therapies used for metastatic solid tumours including renal cell carcinoma. A variety of systemic, as well as, cutaneous side effects due to sunitinib have been described including the hand foot syndrome. We report sunitinib-induced hand foot syndrome in a 65-year-old Kashmiri male and review the literature.
Keywords :
Sunitinib , tyrosine kinase inhibitor , renal cell carcinoma , hand , foot syndrome.
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
