Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Caused by Enzalutamide: A Case Report and Literature Review

ObjectiveEnzalutamide is the most frequently prescribed compound for treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Common adverse drug events of enzalutamide are febrile neutropenia, hot flashes, hypertension, and fatigue.MethodsWe present a case of a patient with mCRPC who recei...

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Autores principales: Min Deng, Huirong Chai, Meng Yang, Xueman Wei, Wenjun Zhang, Xuebin Wang, Juanjuan Li, Zhuo Wang, Haitao Chen
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Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/8f697cc520de4b24ac690fc280760438
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Sumario:ObjectiveEnzalutamide is the most frequently prescribed compound for treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Common adverse drug events of enzalutamide are febrile neutropenia, hot flashes, hypertension, and fatigue.MethodsWe present a case of a patient with mCRPC who received enzalutamide and developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). The culprit drug was confirmed using the Naranjo Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale. Clinical characteristics and management principles were analyzed in combination with literature reports.ResultsSJS occurred within two weeks of enzalutamide therapy. Supportive care such as steroid treatment led to a complete resolution of skin lesions and improved clinical symptoms after three weeks.ConclusionMost cutaneous adverse events occur early during enzalutamide therapy, and close observation should be given within two weeks of starting treatment.