Multiple abscesses in a patient treated with cetuximab

Francesco Ricci, Cristina Guerriero, Andrea Paradisi, Barbara Fossati, Francesco Micciche', Vincenzo Valentini, Rodolfo Capizzi

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Abstract

Cetuximab, a chimeric monoclonal antibody againts epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), is increasingly used to treat tumors that overexpress this receptor as squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (SCCHN), colon and non-small-cell lung cancers. The most common side effects of anti-EGFR are acneiform rash, xerosis, paronychia, teleangiectasia and itch. We report the unusual case of a patient with SCCHN in whom treatment with cetuximab led to development of multiple cutaneous abscesses.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)103-104
Number of pages2
JournalEuropean Journal of Dermatology
Volume23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

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