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Erosive osteoarthritis during treatment with bevacizumab and paclitaxel in a patient with recurrent papillary serous carcinoma of the ovary

  • A. Jaishuen
  • , J. P. Berrios-Rivera
  • , N. Sirisabya
  • , H. G. Zheng
  • , Y. Li
  • , J. J. Kavanagh
  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Abstract

Bevacizumab (BVC) is currently used in recurrent ovarian cancer and as part of the initial treatment for ovarian cancer. The most serious toxicities associated with BVC include gastrointestinal perforations, delayed wound healing, and hemorrhage. Arthritis had never been addressed in patients who received BVC treatment. This is the first case report of arthritis emergence linked to BVC administration. A 59-year-old female with recurrent ovarian cancer received multiple hormonal and cytotoxic regimens for 5 years and then developed erosive osteoarthritis of the hands secondary to BVC and paclitaxel. This effect was confirmed by a significant improvement in her symptoms and signs, after treatment was discontinued.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)379-383
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Journal of Gynecological Cancer
Volume18
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2008

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Arthritis
  • Bevacizumab
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Vascular endothelial growth factor

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