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| Year : 2022 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 155 |
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Hand–Foot syndrome to sorafenib: A case report
Sherin Dominic, Vijay Venkatraj Aithal
Department of Dermatology, St Johns Medical College, Bangaluru, Karnataka, India
| Date of Submission | 10-Mar-2021 |
| Date of Decision | 07-Feb-2022 |
| Date of Acceptance | 10-Feb-2022 |
| Date of Web Publication | 26-Aug-2022 |
Correspondence Address:
Sherin Dominic
Department of Dermatology, St Johns Medical College, Bangaluru - 560 034, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/cdr.cdr_19_21
How to cite this article:
Dominic S, Aithal VV. Hand–Foot syndrome to sorafenib: A case report. Clin Dermatol Rev 2022;6:155 |
Sir,
Sorafenib is a Food and Drug Administration-approved multikinase inhibitor, used for the treatment of thyroid, renal, and hepatocellular carcinomas. Hand–foot syndrome also known as palmoplantar erythrodysesthesia is a common side effect of the drug. Here, we present one such case report.
A 60-year-old male patient, diagnosed with poorly differentiated papillary carcinoma of the thyroid with metastasis to lungs and cervical lymph nodes, was initiated on chemotherapy with sorafenib at 800 mg/day posttotal thyroidectomy and radical neck dissection. 6 weeks later, the patient presented to the oncologist with complaints of burning and pain of the palms and soles and peeling of the skin. The patient was then prescribed emollients and dose of sorafenib was reduced to 600 mg daily. During the follow-up visit 8 weeks later, the patient had worsening of the palmoplantar lesions with desquamation and bulla formation of both heel region [Figure 1] and well to ill-defined erythematous scaly plaques on palms[Figure 2] and soles [Figure 3]. The lesions were tender, and the patient had difficulty in walking. With a history of sorafenib intake and clinical examination, a diagnosis of hand–foot syndrome secondary to sorafenib was considered. The patient did not agree to get a biopsy done. Sorafenib was discontinued, and the patient was initiated on emollients and potent topical steroids. Subsequently, the patient was lost to follow-up.
Sorafenib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has anti-angiogenic, antineoplastic, and antiproliferative effects.[1] Hand–foot syndrome is a common side effect noted with the drug, which starts as pain and tingling of palms and soles and later evolves into painful erythematous plaques with or without scaling.[2] Vesicles and bulla can develop in severe cases. This can be managed in the initial stages with humectants and keratolytic agents for hyperkeratotic lesions. Severe cases require stopping of the drug and topical steroid may be used for reducing the inflammation. Preventive measures include reducing the exposure of hands and feet to hot water, avoiding constrictive clothing, excessive rubbing, exercises that place undue stress on hands and feet, applying alcohol-free moisturizing creams, and exfoliating hyperkeratosis areas of palms and soles.[3]
Declaration of patient consent
The authors certify that they have obtained all appropriate patient consent. The patient has given his consent for his images and other clinical information to be reported in the journal. The patient understands that his name and initials will not be published, and due efforts will be made to conceal identity, but anonymity cannot be guaranteed.
Financial support and sponsorship
Nil.
Conflicts of interest
There are no conflicts of interest.
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