Oral hyperpigmentation associated with hydroxyurea in a patient with polycythemia vera: A case report

Patients may report to health practitioners with unusual symptoms that necessitate a thorough examination and review of underlying medical conditions and medications for rare side effects. Hence, it is crucial to report such rare cases to raise awareness and increase the related body of knowledge. H...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2020-10, Vol.8 (10), p.1904-1909
Main Authors: Alshammasi, Baneen, Albasry, Zainab, Meshikhes, Fatimah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antihypertensives
Asymptomatic
Blood
Blood cancer
Case Report
Case Reports
Cell division
Drug dosages
Females
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
hydroxyurea
Leukemia
oral hyperpigmentation
Patients
polycythemia vera
Psoriasis
side effects
Thrombosis
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Summary:Patients may report to health practitioners with unusual symptoms that necessitate a thorough examination and review of underlying medical conditions and medications for rare side effects. Hence, it is crucial to report such rare cases to raise awareness and increase the related body of knowledge. Hydroxyurea‐associated oral hyperpigmentation has been reported. Patients may report to health practitioners with unusual symptoms that necessitate a thorough examination and review of underlying medical conditions and medications for rare side effects. Hence, it is crucial to report such rare cases to raise awareness and increase the related body of knowledge. Hydroxyurea‐associated oral hyperpigmentation has been reported.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.3012