Koebnerizing sclerodermatous graft-versus-host disease caused by donor lymphocyte infusion and interferon-alpha.

White, J M L; Devereux, S; Pagliuca, A; Salisbury, J R; du Vivier, A W P; Creamer, D · Br J Dermatol · 2006

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) is a common sequel to allogeneic bone marrow transplants, which may be accompanied by desirable graft-versus-tumour effects. Sclerodermatous GvHD is a rare subtype that is very difficult to treat. We report the first case of sclerodermatous GvHD as part of the Koebner phenomenon. We propose that donor lymphocyte infusion and interferon-alpha were involved in the pathogenesis of this case.

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