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Cytotoxic-induced fulminant hyperpyrexia.

D D Ma, J P Isbister

    Cancer
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Fulminant hyperpyrexia, a severe fever reaction, can be triggered by cytotoxic chemotherapy agents like bleomycin and daunorubicin. This rare but dangerous side effect requires careful monitoring and management in cancer patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Pharmacology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Cytotoxic chemotherapy is a cornerstone in treating various cancers, including lymphoma and acute myeloblastic leukemia.
    • While effective, these agents can elicit severe adverse reactions.
    • Hyperpyrexia, an extreme elevation in body temperature, is a recognized but infrequent complication.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of fulminant hyperpyrexia (fever > 42°C) are presented following administration of cytotoxic agents.
    • One patient received bleomycin for lymphoma; the other received daunorubicin for acute myeloblastic leukemia.
    • Both patients exhibited shock-like reactions and coma.

    Findings:

    • The patient treated with bleomycin developed disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC).

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  • This patient subsequently died 24 hours after the hyperpyrexial event.
  • The findings highlight the potential severity and fatality of cytotoxic-induced hyperpyrexia.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding the pathogenesis of these hyperpyrexial reactions is crucial for prevention and treatment.
    • Prompt recognition and management strategies are essential to improve patient outcomes.
    • This case series underscores the need for vigilance regarding severe febrile reactions to chemotherapy.