A patient experiences severe tissue damage after receiving an intravenous injection of a chemotherapy agent. This is most likely a result of:
A. problems with renal tubular reabsorption.
B. overdose of kanamycin.
C. extravasation of doxorubicin.
D. compromised liver function.
Answer: C
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