Paclitaxel-Induced Periarticular Thenar Erythema with Onycholysis Syndrome
Japnoor Kaur,
Vishal Gaurav,
Mehul Tyagi
Abstract:<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Periarticular thenar erythema with onycholysis (PATEO) syndrome is a rare subtype of hand-foot syndrome seen in patients undergoing taxane-based chemotherapy. It presents as erythematous to violaceous plaques on the dorsum of hands, feet, and around the Achilles tendon along with nail changes, particularly onycholysis. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> A 39-year-old female on paclitaxel chemotherapy for stage IIIA (T3N2aM0) invasive duc… Show more
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