Development of phimosis as an adverse drug reaction to capecitabine with irinotecan
We present a case of a 32-year-old male who developed capecitabine-induced phimosis which resolved spontaneously without the need for circumcision within a few days of discontinuation of chemotherapy. The patient was on capecitabine with irinotecan chemotherapy for peritoneal metastasis from adenocarcinoma of the lower esophagus. A detailed literature review showed a few case reports with penile and scrotal erythema, ulceration, and swelling along with hand-foot syndrome, but none reported the occurrence of phimosis with spontaneous resolution.
Source: Indian Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Priyeshkumar Patel Nagendra Nath Mishra Taral Patel Source Type: research
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