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Make the Diagnosis: What’s to Blame for his Rash and Paresthesia?

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Presentation

Case Findings: A 52-year-old man who was undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia went to the ED 5 days after receiving cytarabine. He complained of a rapid onset of erythematous lesions on his palms and soles accompanied by tingling and burning sensations.


Can you diagnose the patient?

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133% A. Acral erythema

10% B. Cellulitis

28% C. Raynaud phenomenon

287% D. Exanthematous drug eruption

Learnings

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