Enfortumab Vedotin–Associated Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-like Toxic Erythema of Chemotherapy
Suzanne W. Birmingham, Deborah J. Moon, Christina N. Kraus, Bonnie A. Lee
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Enfortumab vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate used for treatment of urothelial cancer. It has recently been associated with several reports of Stevens Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). In this report, we describe the case of a 63-year-old man who developed widespread, near full-thickness desquamation, clinically mimicking TEN but with histologic features of toxic erythema of chemotherapy. This distinction is significant because it may have implications for prognosis and treatment. Further investigation is needed to ascertain the incidence of true TEN versus clinical imitators in patients with enfortumab vedotin-related cutaneous toxicity.
Topics & Concepts
Toxic epidermal necrolysisMedicineDesquamationDermatologyChemotherapyErythemaToxicityInternal medicineOncologyChemotherapy-related skin toxicityDrug-Induced Adverse ReactionsNail Diseases and Treatments