Severe photosensitivity causing multifocal squamous cell carcinomas secondary to prolonged voriconazole therapy.

McCarthy, Kate L; Playford, E Geoffrey; Looke, David F M; Whitby, Michael · Clin Infect Dis · 2007

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 32-year-old woman was treated with long-term voriconazole therapy for recurrent aspergillosis associated with chronic granulomatous disease. A short time after commencement of voriconazole therapy, a severe photosensitivity reaction developed. Continued voriconazole exposure led to the development of multifocal facial squamous cell carcinomas. The photosensitivity reaction resolved after the patient changed therapy to posaconazole.

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