Graft-versus-host disease after liver transplantation

P Redondo; A España; J I Herrero; J Quiroga; J A Cienfuegos; J R Azanza; J Prieto

doi:10.1016/0190-9622(93)70184-u

Graft-versus-host disease after liver transplantation

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1993 Aug;29(2 Pt 2):314-7. doi: 10.1016/0190-9622(93)70184-u.

Authors

P Redondo¹, A España, J I Herrero, J Quiroga, J A Cienfuegos, J R Azanza, J Prieto

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology, University Clinic, School of Medicine, Navarra, Spain.

PMID: 8340506
DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(93)70184-u

Abstract

We describe a case of graft-versus-host disease that developed in the recipient of an orthotopic liver transplant. A maculopapular eruption developed on postoperative day 25. After the diagnosis of graft-versus-host disease was made aggressive therapy was instituted, which resulted in a complete recovery.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Exanthema / etiology
Female
Graft vs Host Disease / diagnosis
Graft vs Host Disease / drug therapy
Graft vs Host Disease / etiology*
Humans
Keratosis / etiology
Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
Middle Aged
Parapsoriasis / etiology