Skin rejection in graft-versus-host disease.
Graft-versus-host disease is becoming a common clinical problem, one which can require the consultation of a plastic surgeon for restoration of skin coverage. An understanding of the immunological basis of the disease is essential to the clinical management of this condition. A case of GVHD is reported, and the principles of treatment are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006087:Graft vs Host Reaction; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous