Reticulate Hyperpigmentation Secondary to 5-Fluorouracil and Idarubicin

September 2005 | Volume 4 | Issue 5 | Case Reports | 652 | Copyright © September 2005


Reena Jogi MD, Mary Garman MD, Josie Pielop MD, Ida Orengo MD, Sylvia Hsu MD

Abstract
Although cutaneous reactions from antineoplastic therapy are common, a reticulate pattern of hyperpigmentation has not been frequently reported in the literature. We report 2 cases of reticulate hyperpigmentation associated with cancer chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil and idarubicin. These 2 cases serve to raise awareness of this particular pattern of hyperpigmentation as a potential side effect of chemotherapeutic regimens.