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Toxic erythema of chemotherapy affecting the ears of an infant: A case report.

Shant TamazianMichelle OboiteMary LarijaniBrittany OliverHeather MilbarMelinda JenJames R Treat
Published in: Pediatric dermatology (2021)
A 15-month-old boy presented with new onset symmetric erythema of the conchal bowls bilaterally in the setting of treatment with cytarabine. Findings were consistent with a diagnosis of toxic erythema of chemotherapy, an adverse effect of chemotherapy. In this report, we detail this uncommon manifestation in a young child along with a brief literature review of the background, pathophysiology, and treatment strategies of toxic erythema of chemotherapy to increase awareness of this presentation in pediatric populations.
Keyphrases
  • locally advanced
  • acute myeloid leukemia
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • emergency department
  • chemotherapy induced
  • replacement therapy