A Curious Case of Long Eyelashes

A 53-year-old woman on treatment for appendiceal cancer develops unusually long eyelashes (trichomegaly). Explore the surprising cause of this Side Effect.

EGFR inhibition


A 53-year-old woman with metastatic signet-ring appendiceal cancer receiving treatment with panitumumab presents with a 2-month history of trichomegaly. What is the cause of this physical examination finding?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Cornelia de Lange syndrome
Dermatomyositis
Cytokine immunotherapy
Familial trichomegaly
EGFR inhibition

Dermatology, EGFR inhibition, Oncology, Panitumumab, Trichomegaly

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