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Acute paronychia and reactive capillary proliferation in a patient on erlotinib.

Authors :
Kaur, Ishmeet
Gandhi, Vijay
Jakhar, Deepak
Source :
Indian Journal of Dermatology. May/Jun2020, Vol. 65 Issue 3, p236-237. 2p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 67‑year‑old female presented with painful red swelling around bilateral great toenails with no history of prior trauma, and the patient underwent incision/drainage and multiple courses of antibiotics with only transient relief. The article discusses clinical diagnosis of erlotinib‑induced acute paronychia with reactive capillary proliferation in the form of pyogenic granuloma was made.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00195154
Volume :
65
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
142866093
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijd.IJD_348_18