Simultaneous occurrence of two rare cutaneous markers of poor prognosis in myelodysplastic syndrome: erythema elevatum diutinum and specific lesions

Br J Dermatol. 1994 Jul;131(1):112-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1994.tb08467.x.

Abstract

We report the concomitant occurrence of erythema elevatum diutinum and specific skin lesions in a patient with a myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). This patient's course, and review of other reported cases, support the opinion that neutrophilic dermatoses are associated with a poor prognosis of MDS. The simultaneous appearance of these manifestations could be the consequence of a particular chemotactism of myeloid cells, expressed after acute transformation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Erythema / pathology*
  • Foot Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Hand Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes / pathology*
  • Prognosis