Nakatani Kimiko, Matsumoto Masaaki, Ue Hironobu, Nishioka Akihito, Tanaka Yousuke, Kodama Hajime, Sasaguri Shiro, Ogawa Yasuhiro
Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku, Kochi 783-8505, Japan.
Breast Cancer. 2008;15(4):321-3. doi: 10.1007/s12282-008-0041-4. Epub 2008 Feb 16.
Generalized eruptions associated with radiotherapy such as erythema multiforme (EM), Steven-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are uncommon reactions. A few cases of generalized eruptions during and after radiotherapy have been reported with the use of anticonvulsants and anticancer drugs. However, no reports have described mucocutaneous reactions associated with radiotherapy and concurrent use of anastrozole, an aromatase inhibitor. This report describes EM occurring after radiotherapy performed during breast-conserving treatment for breast cancer in a patient who was taking oral anastrozole.