Asian Oncology Nursing  2014;14(1):1-6

doi:10.5388/aon.2014.14.1.1

Differential Diagnosis between Hand-foot Syndrome and Gout in Colorectal Cancer with Capecitabine: A Case Study and Review of the Literature.

Jeong Yun PARK 1

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Keywords

Colorectal Cancer; Elderly; Hand-Foot Syndrome; Gout; Capecitabine

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study is to present a case of a patient experiencing foot pain after being prescribed capecitabine and to review the differential diagnosis between hand-foot syndrome and gout. METHODS: This case is an 89-year-old patient endorsed to an emergency department with a 2-day history of foot swelling and pain. RESULTS: The old patient was treated with capecitabine which was orally administered twice daily for 2 weeks, followed by 1 week of rest. He experienced severe pain in his foot area during the 3rd chemotherapy cycle. Side effects must be assessed to keep treatment on course. CONCLUSION: Clinical specialists should be knowledgeable of differential diagnosis.