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Bullous pyoderma gangrenosum in association with myeloid leukaemia.

Authors :
Cramers M
Source :
Acta dermato-venereologica [Acta Derm Venereol] 1976; Vol. 56 (4), pp. 311-2.
Publication Year :
1976

Abstract

The case is presented of a patient with busulfan (Myleran) treated myeloid leukaemia, who developed bullous pyoderma gangrenosum. Skin symptoms appeared at the time when treatment was discontinued due to signs of bone marrow depression. The pyoderma disappeared following treatment with systemic steroid.

Subjects

Subjects :
Adult
Busulfan therapeutic use
Humans
Leukemia, Myeloid drug therapy
Male
Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous complications
Leukemia, Myeloid complications
Pyoderma complications

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0001-5555
Volume :
56
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta dermato-venereologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
60030

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