Skin and nail changes in children with sickle cell anemia receiving hydroxyurea therapy - 02/09/11
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Skin and nail changes from long-term hydroxyurea therapy are reported in adults. Skin and nail changes, including nail hyperpigmentation, longitudinal bands, and hyperpigmentation of the palms and other skin surfaces, developed in 7 children with sickle cell anemia after 6 to 16 weeks of hydroxyurea therapy. Cutaneous and nail changes may occur in children receiving hydroxyurea. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;44:859-61.)
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Supported in part by grant PO-HL-28393 from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health. |
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J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;44:859-61 |
Vol 44 - N° 5
P. 859-861 - mai 2001 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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