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Oral lichenoid drug eruption due to osimertinib for lung cancer.

Ruba Alchaikh HassanAbram SolimanConstantin A Dasanu
Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2024)
Oral LDEs are considered premalignant lesions as they can transform into squamous cell carcinoma; therefore, regular follow-up is needed. Awareness of this potential side effect of osimertinib would also prevent unnecessary (and potentially costly) work-up and lead to its prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Keyphrases
  • small cell lung cancer
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • advanced non small cell lung cancer
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