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Toxic epidermal necrolysis versus cutaneous Graft-Versus-Host Disease in a hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipient: the role of elafin.

Authors :
Chen, Alessandra
Chao, Kevin
Worswick, Scott
Rodriguez, Lina
Munday, William
Source :
Leukemia & Lymphoma. Sep2018, Vol. 59 Issue 9, p2261-2263. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 67-year-old Caucasian male with acute myelogenous leukemia, nausea, and vomiting. Physical examination the patient is done which revealed cutaneous Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) diseases. The patient who was hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipient is treated with elafin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10428194
Volume :
59
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
131258069
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10428194.2017.1422867