Imatinib-induced cutaneous adverse reactions / 中华皮肤科杂志

ABSTRACT

Imatinib mesylate is the first-line drug for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia and malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and causes mucocutaneous adverse reactions at a high frequency. Based on Chinese and international literature, the authors comprehensively describe various mucocutaneous symptoms induced by imatinib mesylate, and summarize their pathogenesis and management strategies, aiming to help dermatologists improve their understanding of mucocutaneous adverse reactions to this drug, and provide timely diagnosis and treatment.