Numerous Ulcerated Plaques of the Trunk and Extremities in a Patient Receiving Long-term Hydroxyurea Therapy

JAMA Dermatol. 2023 Apr 1;159(4):450-451. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.6602.
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Plain language summary

A woman in her 80s initially presented with numerous, primarily photodistributed, crusted, and ulcerated plaques of the trunk and extremities and a medical history of essential thrombocytosis treated with hydroxyurea for 14 years. What is your diagnosis?

MeSH terms

  • Extremities*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyurea* / adverse effects

Substances

  • Hydroxyurea