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Treatment of mucocutaneous toxicity of target therapy in oncology
Damsin Th , Collignon J , Lebas E , Libon F , Dezfoulian B , Nikkels AF
Rev Med Liege 2019, 74(1),7-14Abstract : The spectrum of the mucocutaneous adverse effects of directed oncologic therapies, such as anti-EGFR, anti-VEGF, anti-TK and anti-BRAF, presents similarities but also differences compared to that of the classic chemotherapeutics. This article reviews the dermatological toxicities of the targeted therapies, with 11 clinical cases, including mucositis and oral toxicities, the acne-like eruptions, nail changes and complications, the «hand/foot» syndrome, radiosensitization, alopecias, xerosis and skin fissures. After a brief clinical case presentation and theoretical issues, the clinical management is discussed in detail.
