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Concurrence of UGT1A polymorphism and end-stage renal disease leads to severe toxicities of irinotecan in a patient with metastatic colon cancer.
Tumori - 1 Jan 2000
Huang Sung-Hao, Chao Yee, Wu Ying-Ying, Luo Jiing-Chyuan, Kao Chien-Hui, Yen Sang-Hue, Li Chung-Pin
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AIMS AND BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the world, and irinotecan (CPT-11) is useful in its treatment. However, the safety and pharmacokinetics of irinotecan in dialysis patients with metastatic colorectal cancer are unclear. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a 74-year-old man receiving chronic hemodialysis who had metastatic colorectal cancer. Palliative chemotherapy...
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