Paclitaxel induced hand foot syndrome - A rare case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Sameeksha Dubey*, Sanjog Singh

Volume : 6, Issue : 4, Year : 2023

Article Page : 107-109

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.sajhp.2023.025

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Abstract

Hand-foot syndrome (HFS) is a common complication of several chemotherapy agents. But the incidence of paclitaxel-associated HFS is rare. Here, we present such a rare case of paclitaxel induced HFS in a 70-year-old female with advanced metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa. Clinical presentation was of grade 3 severity with blisters formation and ulceration requiring discontinuation of paclitaxel. The intent to present such a rare case is to create awareness about such occurrences while administering paclitaxel and for prompt action; as delay can lead to severe limitations of daily activities of the patient therein hampering the quality of life.

Keywords: Paclitaxel, Advanced metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, Ulceration

How to cite : Dubey S, Singh S, Paclitaxel induced hand foot syndrome - A rare case report. South Asian J Health Prof 2023;6(4):107-109

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