[Erythema multiforme induced by the combination of phenytoin and cerebral irradiation].

Abstract

The authors report the case of erythema multiforme characterized by its cephalic onset and its rise after association phenytoin and cranial irradiation, for glioblastoma with epileptic fits. Eight similar cases are observed in literature with the same timing. Benign outcome is not always the rule because 2 patients died. This type of reaction being not forseeing, and outcome very varying, we suggest to avoid phenytoin in patients having a cerebral tumor revealed by epilepsy and needing a cranial irradiation.

• Authors: M Giroud, P Oriol, M Sgro, D Lambert, E Justrabo, A Escousse, A Thierry, R Dumas
• Journal: Therapie (Therapie) 1990 Jan-Feb Vol. 45 Issue 1 Pg. 23-5 ISSN: 0040-5957 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Erythème polymorphe induit par l'association phénytoïne et irradiation cérébrale.
• PMID: 2160743 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Phenytoin

Topics

• Brain (radiation effects)
• Brain Neoplasms (drug therapy, radiotherapy)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Erythema Multiforme (etiology)
• Glioblastoma (drug therapy, radiotherapy)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Phenytoin (adverse effects, therapeutic use)