title: Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema and acute graft-versus-host disease after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Oncology-Haematology, University Hospital, Belgium.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Reynaert
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: De Coninck
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Neven
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Van Camp
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schots
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D004890:Erythema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D015464:Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male