Capecitabine-Induced Ileitis during Neoadjuvant Pelvic Radio-Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer : A Case Report with Literature Review

We report on a clinical case of capecitabine-induced acute ileitis in a patient treated with pre-operative concurrent chemoradiation with capecitabine for locally advanced rectal cancer and provide a comprehensive literature review. This a rare, but life-threatening, clinical situation, that clinicians should be aware of. Severe persistent diarrhea is the most frequent clinical feature and computed tomography is a valid tool for diagnosis. Conservative management includes capecitabine withdrawal, antidiarrheal therapy and endovenous hydration, together with dietary modifications and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Pelvic irradiation represents an adjunctive risk factor, which may increase the likelihood of occurrence of terminal ileitis. Early recognition and prompt intervention are crucial for successful clinical management.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:30

Enthalten in:

Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) - 30(2023), 10 vom: 10. Okt., Seite 9063-9077

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Brignoli, Andrea [VerfasserIn]
Ferrara, Eleonora [VerfasserIn]
Zannetti, Micol [VerfasserIn]
Loi, Gianfranco [VerfasserIn]
Forti, Laura [VerfasserIn]
Socci, Carlo [VerfasserIn]
Carriero, Alessandro [VerfasserIn]
Gennari, Alessandra [VerfasserIn]
Krengli, Marco [VerfasserIn]
Franco, Pierfrancesco [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

6804DJ8Z9U
Capecitabine
Case Reports
Concurrent radiochemotherapy
Ileitis
Radiation therapy
Rectal cancer
Review

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Date Completed 30.10.2023

Date Revised 01.11.2023

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/curroncol30100655

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36379624X