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KMID : 1035120140140010001
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Asian Oncology Nursing
2014 Volume.14 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.6
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Differential Diagnosis between Hand-foot Syndrome and Gout in Colorectal Cancer with Capecitabine - A Case Study and Review of the Literature -
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Park Jeong-Yun
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study is to present a case of a patient experiencing foot pain after being prescribed capecitabine and to review the differential diagnosis between hand-foot syndrome and gout.
Methods: This case is an 89-year-old patient endorsed to an emergency department with a 2-day history of foot swelling and pain.
Results: The old patient was treated with capecitabine which was orally administered twice daily for 2 weeks, followed by 1 week of rest. He experienced severe pain in his foot area during the 3rd chemotherapy cycle. Side effects must be assessed to keep treatment on course.
Conclusion: Clinical specialists should be knowledgeable of differential diagnosis.
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KEYWORD
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Colorectal Cancer, Elderly, Hand-Foot Syndrome, Gout, Capecitabine
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