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The risk of nail changes with taxane chemotherapy: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis.

Authors :
Capriotti, K.
Capriotti, J.A.
Lessin, S.
Wu, S.
Goldfarb, S.
Belum, V.R.
Lacouture, M.E.
Source :
British Journal of Dermatology. Sep2015, Vol. 173 Issue 3, p842-845. 4p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses research on the occurrence of nail changes associated with the administration of taxanes as chemotherapeutic agents for the treatment of solid tumors. Topics covered include antitubulin or antitimotic drugs, phases of the study, and meta-analysis of the incidence of nail changes while using paclitaxel and docetaxel drugs. Also mentioned are the limitations of the study.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00070963
Volume :
173
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
109927174
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.13743