Dramatic resolution of bullous pemphigoid after surgery for gastric cancer: A case report.

Authors :: Noguchi K
Kawamura H
Ishizu H
Okada K
Source :: International journal of surgery case reports [Int J Surg Case Rep] 2014; Vol. 5 (4), pp. 212-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Feb 26.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: Introduction: An association between bullous pemphigoid (BP) and internal malignancy has been suggested. However, no reports have documented a dramatic improvement in BP after surgery for gastric cancer.<br />Presentation of Case: An 82-year-old Japanese woman was admitted to a local hospital for severe fatigue. On examination, she was diagnosed with BP and gastric cancer. Her BP was resistant to steroid treatment; however, it improved dramatically after surgery for gastric cancer.<br />Discussion: In this case, a strong relationship appeared to exist between BP and gastric cancer.<br />Conclusion: This is the first report of a dramatic improvement in BP after surgery for gastric cancer.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)

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