Necrosis or ulceration due to extravasation of drug into the skin
Necrosis or ulceration due to extravasation of drug into the skin
Skin ulceration or necrosis due to leakage of an irritant Drug preparation, usually during administration by infusion through a cannula but also from direct intravenous injection. Anthracyclines, platinum compounds, vinca alkaloids and taxanes represent some of the more common agents responsible.
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