Localized bullous pemphigoid overlying a fistula for hemodialysis.
Two cases of bullous pemphigoid exclusively limited to the skin overlying a hemodialysis fistula in patients with chronic renal failure are reported. This is an unusual association, but should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of bullous disorders among patients on hemodialysis. We hypothesize about the pathogenesis of this process.
Pardo
José
J
Service of Dermatology, Valencia University General Hospital, Spain. joparsan@hotmail.com
Rodrguez-Serna
Mercedes
M
Mercader
Pedro
P
Fortea
José Miguel
JM
D000368:Aged; D001163:Arteriovenous Anastomosis; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*