Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema and acute graft-versus-host disease after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation

Bone Marrow Transplant. 1992 Aug;10(2):185-7.

Abstract

Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema is a rare disorder characterized by a painful and intense erythema of the palms and the soles. In allogeneic bone marrow transplant patients, the differential diagnosis of acute graft-versus-host disease (AGVHD) may be difficult. We describe a case of concurrent acral erythema and AGVHD. The clinical features of both conditions as well as the histological findings on serial skin biopsy specimens are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Erythema / chemically induced*
  • Graft vs Host Disease / etiology
  • Graft vs Host Disease / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive / therapy*
  • Male