5FU and oxaliplatin-containing chemotherapy in two dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase-deficient patients

Reerink, O.; Mulder, N.H.; Szabo, B.G.; Hospers, G.A.P.

Anticancer Research 24(3b): 1969-1971

2004


ISSN/ISBN: 0250-7005
PMID: 15274386
Document Number: 579831
Patients with a germline mutation leading to a deficiency of the dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) enzyme are at risk from developing severe toxicity on the administration of 5FU-containing chemotherapy. We report on the implications of this inborn genetic error in two patients who received 5FU and oxaliplatin. A possible co-medication effect of oxaliplatin is considered, as are the consequences of screening for DPD deficiency.

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