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Leire Hernández Vélez1, Julio Santoyo Villalba2, María Pérez Reyes2
1Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Regional Carlos Haya, españa.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|December 4, 2024
Summary
This case report details intestinal pneumatosis, a rare condition linked to cetuximab cancer therapy. Early recognition of this adverse event is crucial for prompt patient management.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Intestinal pneumatosis is an uncommon finding in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody used in treating various cancers, particularly colorectal and head and neck cancers.
- Adverse gastrointestinal events are known complications of cancer therapies, but specific associations require detailed documentation.
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