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[Acral nevi following chemotherapy].
1Dermatologische Klinik, Universität Nijmegen.
Summary
Chemotherapy can induce new moles, particularly on the feet. This case report highlights chemically induced melanocytic nevi and their tendency to appear on acral skin.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Chemotherapy is a cornerstone treatment for acute lymphatic leukemia (ALL).
- Various cutaneous side effects are associated with chemotherapy agents.
- Melanocytic nevi (moles) are common benign neoplasms of melanocytes.
Observation:
- An 8-year-old boy developed multiple melanocytic nevi.
- These nevi showed unusual clustering on the soles of his feet.
- The onset followed chemotherapy treatment for acute lymphatic leukemia.
Findings:
- The observation supports the induction of melanocytic nevi by chemical agents.
- Chemically induced nevi demonstrate a predilection for acral skin sites (hands and feet).
- This finding expands the known spectrum of chemotherapy-related dermatologic adverse events.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for chemotherapy to induce benign skin lesions.
- Suggests careful monitoring of acral skin during and after chemotherapy.
- Provides evidence for chemotherapy-induced melanocytic nevi with specific site predilection.