Open AccessOral hyperpigmentation associated with hydroxyurea in a patient with polycythemia vera: A case report
Author(s) -
Alshammasi Baneen,
Albasry Zainab,
Meshikhes Fatimah
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3012
Subject(s) - medicine , hyperpigmentation , polycythemia vera , dermatology , hydroxycarbamide , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , surgery , chemotherapy
Patients may report to health practitioners with unusual symptoms that necessitate a thorough examination and review of underlying medical conditions and medications for rare side effects. Hence, it is crucial to report such rare cases to raise awareness and increase the related body of knowledge. Hydroxyurea‐associated oral hyperpigmentation has been reported.