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An Atypical Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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A 53-year-old man with multiple myeloma presents with a 1-week history of melena, hematemesis, and lethargy. He has no other significant past medical history, and he has not needed chemotherapy to date. The patient does not describe any symptoms suggestive of active multiple myeloma and organ involvement. He is treated with IV fluid and 2 units of blood. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy is performed (see Figure 1). What is the cause of the abnormalities seen on the endoscopy?
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Oral Minocycline Reduces Cetuximab-Associated Papular Rash
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Oral minocycline prophylaxis decreases the severity of the acne-like eruption that affects many patients being treated for metastatic colorectal carcinoma with the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor cetuximab, according to a report in the December 1st issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information
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