Pulmonary capillary leak syndrome complicating generalized pustular psoriasis: possible role of cytokines.
Two cases are reported of generalized pustular psoriasis complicated by profound alterations in pulmonary capillary permeability. Several features suggest the involvement of cytokines in the pathogenesis of this condition.
McGregor
J M
JM
Department of Dermatology, Guy's Hospital, London, U.K.
Barker
J N
JN
MacDonald
D M
DM
D000328:Adult; D002199:Capillary Permeability / Q000502:physiology*; D016207:Cytokines / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011652:Pulmonary Circulation / Q000502:physiology; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013577:Syndrome
D016207:Cytokines