A case of bleomycin-induced scleroderma.
10.3346/jkms.1996.11.5.454
- Author:
Kab Hyeong KIM
1
;
Tae Jin YOON
;
Chee Won OH
;
Gyung Hyuck KO
;
Tae Heung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology and Anatomical Pathology, College of Medicine, Chinju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
bleomycin;
scleroderma
- MeSH:
Bleomycin/*pharmacology;
Case Report;
Foot Dermatoses/*chemically induced/pathology/therapy;
Hand Dermatoses/*chemically induced/pathology/therapy;
Human;
Male;
Middle Age;
Scleroderma, Circumscribed/*chemically induced/pathology/therapy
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
1996;11(5):454-456
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The association of exposure to bleomycin with the development of scleroderma-like cutaneous abnormalities has been reported. We experienced a case of scleroderma involving the hands, feet, and forearms after bleomycin chemotherapy. The present report supports the possible causal relation of bleomycin with scleroderma. Regarding the widespread use of bleomycin, this complication is thought to be under appreciated.
