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Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Induced by Gefitinib (Iressa) in Lung Cancer Patients  

Yun, Sook Jung (Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital)
Lee, Jee Bum (Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital)
Kim, Kyu Sik (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital)
Kim, Young Chul (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital)
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases / v.61, no.2, 2006 , pp. 150-156 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: Gefitinib (ZD 1839, Iressa) is a new anticancer agent; more specifically, it is a selective epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is, widely used for various solid cancers, including lung cancer. Cutaneous adverse reactions induced by gefitinib have recently been reported; however, not much on this topic has been reported in the Korean literature. Method: We studied cutaneous adverse reactions of gefitinib in 23 patients who suffered with non-small cell lung cancer at Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital from October 2004 to September 2005. Result: The patients ranged from 23-72 years old, and there were 17 patients with adenocarcinoma, 5 with squamous cell carcinoma and 1 with bronchioloalveolar carcinoma. The most common adverse reaction was acneiform eruptions in 15 patients (65.2%). This reaction appeared within 2 months after medication, and it didn't correlate with the therapeutic response and tumor type. Pruritus was the second most common reaction (39.1%), which was mild and generalized, especially around eyelid area. Xerosis (26.1%), exfoliation on palm and sole (21.7%), and paronychia (21.7%) followed. Hair breakage and intertrigo were rare adverse reactions. Conclusion: Various cutaneous adverse reactions were observed in patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma after gefitinib treatment. The skin complications could be alleviated with dermatologic consultations and treatments, skin complications could be alleviated.
Keywords
Gefitinib; Cutaneous adverse reactions; Lung cancer;
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