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Skin ulcers due to adriamycin

R Rudolph, R S Stein, R A Pattillo

    Cancer
    |September 1, 1976
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    Adriamycin infusion can cause severe skin necrosis, leading to deep tissue exposure. Early surgical intervention, including wide excision and grafting, is crucial for managing these indolent ulcers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Dermatology
    • Vascular Surgery

    Background:

    • Adriamycin (doxorubicin) is a chemotherapy agent used in treating various cancers.
    • Local skin necrosis is a rare but severe complication of adriamycin administration via intravenous or intra-arterial routes.

    Observation:

    • Adriamycin-induced ulcers present insidiously, progressing deeper than initially apparent.
    • These ulcers expose underlying structures like tendons and bone.
    • The ulcers are indolent, lacking granulation tissue response or epithelialization.

    Findings:

    • The dorsum of the hand is particularly vulnerable due to minimal skin coverage over tendons.
    • Delayed healing and potential for deep tissue involvement are characteristic.
    • Early surgical treatment is indicated for patients with significant life expectancy.

    Implications:

    • Preventing adriamycin extravasation is critical.
    • Prompt surgical management, including wide excision of necrotic tissue and reconstruction with skin grafts or flaps, can mitigate severe outcomes.
    • Avoiding adriamycin injections in areas like the hand dorsum is recommended.

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