A Case Report of Cytarabine-Induced Red Ear Syndrome
Monica Botros,
Alan De La Rosa,
Sahithi Nadella
et al.
Abstract:Cytarabine is an antimetabolite used in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia which acts by inhibiting DNA synthesis and subsequently cell division. It works on rapidly dividing cells, for that reason, it affects cancer cells, bone marrow and skin cells. Cytarabine has variable cutaneous side effects, the most common one is palmar-plantar erythema which usually presents with a tingling sensation around 5-7 days after cytarabine initiation, followed by erythema and tenderness. Auricular erythema is a rare sub… Show more
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