Very late appearance of acute graft-versus-host disease after tapering immunosuppression

J Dermatol. 2001 Dec;28(12):734-6.

Abstract

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a major complication of stem cell transplantation. Here we report a 40-year-old woman who developed an acute GVHD 30 months after transplantation. Late and very late appearance of acute GVHD has only been described in rare cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Graft vs Host Disease / diagnosis*
  • Graft vs Host Disease / pathology
  • Hand Dermatoses / diagnosis*
  • Hand Dermatoses / pathology
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / therapy*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents