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[Phenotype- or genotype test for dihydropyrimidin dehydrogenase deficiency before treatment with a fluoropyrimidine].
Ugeskrift for laeger - 8 Feb 2021
Andersen Stig Ejdrup, Paulsen Niels Herluf, Pfeiffer Per, Qvortrup Camilla, Damkier Per
Abstract excerpt
Some patients may have partial or complete deficiency of dihydropyrimidin dehydrogenase (DPD) and be more likely to experience severe toxicity with 5-fluorouracil. Since the spring of 2020, the Danish Medicines Agency has recommended genotype or phenotype testing before treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, but the most appropriate test strategy is debated. In this review, we present polymorphisms in the genes...
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