[Cutaneous EBV-associated lymphoproliferative disorder in a dermatomyositis treated with immunosuppressive agents]

Rev Med Interne. 2009 Aug;30(8):720-3. doi: 10.1016/j.revmed.2008.10.022. Epub 2008 Nov 22.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of Epstein Barr virus-associated large B cell lymphoproliferative disorder, with an abdominal cutaneous localization, in an adult treated for 10 years with immunosuppressive agents for a dermatomyositis. This is the third case of immunosuppressive induced lymphoproliferative disorder localized to skin in a patient with dermatomyositis. Diagnosis was unexpectedly obtained by the histologic examination of surgical samples of skin necrosis possibly induced by edetate calcium disodium subcutaneous injections in calcinosis cutis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen
  • Adult
  • Dermatomyositis / drug therapy*
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / virology*
  • Skin Diseases, Viral / complications*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents