Skin lesions in transplant patients.
A multitude of skin lesions that are seen following organ transplantation have been presented. Many of them, such as opportunistic infections, are related to the immunosuppressive agents used to prevent graft rejection and graft-versus-host disease. Corticosteroids and cyclosporine commonly produce other skin changes as well. A high index of suspicion for unusual infections and skin cancer should lead the dermatologist to initiate the proper diagnostic procedures in these patients.
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Department of Dermatology, Indiana University, Indianapolis.
D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000209:etiology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D014180:Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*