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Should a glioma patient on phenytoin be completely tapered off prior to starting radiation?

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Radiation Oncology · Stony Brook University School of Medicine

Toxic epidermal necrsosis during cranial radiation has been reported, although very rare. In pateints with no such history, I have not seen any similar complication. However, it would be better to taper off the drug if the patient has a history of the skin condition.

When a phenytoin induced skin r...

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