Multiple skin cancers associated with hydroxyurea therapy

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Best, PJM
Petitt, RM
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[1] Mayo Clin & Mayo Fdn, Div Cardiovasc Dis & Internal Med, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
[2] Mayo Clin & Mayo Fdn, Div Hematol & Internal Med, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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10.4065/73.10.961
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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The association of multiple cutaneous cancers and longterm use of hydroxyurea is now being recognized. In this article, we describe the development of multiple skin tumors in two patients who were receiving hydroxyurea therapy. These cases illustrate the late onset of subsequent skin cancers despite discontinuation of therapy. As hydroxyurea continues to leave a prominent role in the treatment of myeloproliferative diseases, clinicians must he aware of the increased risk of multiple skin cancers and use-preventive and skin cancer screening practices in patients with these diseases.
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