Capecitabine-induced bilateral ectropion: A rare ocular manifestation requiring surgical intervention

It has been established that many chemotherapeutic agents are associated with a variety of ocular side effects. As an antineoplastic agent, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is the chemotherapeutic agent that is frequently linked with cicatricial ectropion. Capecitabine is a prodrug of 5-FU and has a more favor...

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Main Authors: Sedat Tatar, Can E Yalçın, Billur Sezgin, Ayşe Y Taş, Orkun Müftüoğlu, Selahattin Özmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.jcasonline.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2077;year=2018;volume=11;issue=4;spage=241;epage=244;aulast=Tatar