Oral ulcers in hematological malignancy patients undergoing chemotherapy: is it chemotherapy or neutropenia?: a case report and review of the literature.
Fatima AlZahraa Al Beesh, Nafiza Martini, Siham Suleiman, Abeer Aljoujou
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Abstract
Background: Chemotherapy can cause oral complications either directly, by inducing mucosal degeneration, or indirectly, through myelosuppression leading to neutropenia. Neutropenia, a common side effect, is often associated with multiple oral ulcers.
Case presentation: A 39-year-old Arabic Syrian man with acute myelogenous leukemia developed neutropenia following his initial chemotherapy course, resulting in oral ulcers. A complete blood count confirmed chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, and the clinical presentation supported the diagnosis of neutropenic ulcers. The patient's chemotherapy regimen was temporarily halted, and a topical corticosteroid paste containing triamcinolone acetonide was applied three times daily for 7 days. This treatment led to significant regression of the ulcers. The patient provided written informed consent after receiving a detailed explanation of the study's objectives, procedures, and privacy considerations.
Conclusion: Topical corticosteroid treatment effectively promoted significant regression of neutropenic ulcers in this case.
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JMCR is an open access, peer-reviewed online journal that will consider any original case report that expands the field of general medical knowledge. Reports should show one of the following: 1. Unreported or unusual side effects or adverse interactions involving medications 2. Unexpected or unusual presentations of a disease 3. New associations or variations in disease processes 4. Presentations, diagnoses and/or management of new and emerging diseases 5. An unexpected association between diseases or symptoms 6. An unexpected event in the course of observing or treating a patient 7. Findings that shed new light on the possible pathogenesis of a disease or an adverse effect
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