Author: Sorscher S.M.

Source: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 5, Number 3, 2004 , pp. 209-210(2)

Publisher: Adis International

Abstract:

Hand-foot syndrome, or palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia, is a chemotherapy-induced cutaneous reaction typically characterized by painful erythema of the palms and soles followed by desquamation and exfoliation in those areas. This report represents the first case of hand-foot syndrome associated with penile erythema, pain, and desquamation in addition to the classic hand and sole findings.

Keywords: Erythrodysaesthesia, drug induced; Fluorouracil, adverse reactions

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Oncology Department, Marshfield Clinic-Wausau Center, Wausau, Wisconsin, USA

Publication date: 2004-01-01

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