Hydroxycarbamide and squamous cell carcinoma Patient Reports March 21, 2010

Hydroxycarbamide Side Effects Report #5895534-7
Hydroxycarbamide side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Sept 22, 2008. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with myeloproliferative disorder, anaemia, skin cancer , hepatic failure, coagulopathy and was treated with Hydroxycarbamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: actinic keratosis, keratoacanthoma, nail pigmentation, skin hyperpigmentation, squamous cell carcinoma, ulcer . Hydroxycarbamide dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IMIQUIMOD, FOLIC ACID, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.

Hydroxycarbamide Side Effects Report #6022450-2
Hydroxycarbamide side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Dec 15, 2008. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with myeloproliferative disorder and was treated with Hydroxycarbamide. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: keratoacanthoma, nail pigmentation, skin hyperpigmentation, squamous cell carcinoma, ulcer . Hydroxycarbamide dosage: 500 MG TWICE A DAY. During the same period patient was treated with IRON, FOLIC ACID, SPIRONOLACTONE, FUROSEMIDE, ALLOPURINOL, THEOPHYLLINE. Patient recovered.