| Abstract | The present report deals with a case of subcorneal pustular dermatosis (SCPD) associated with IgAlambda myeloma and reviews the literature for similar cases. Three relevant points arise from this case: the association of the dermatosis with an IgAlambda myeloma that, as far as we know, has been described only three times previously; the longest period of time between the onset of the dermatosis and that of the myelopathy observed up to now; the good therapeutic response to etretinate, useful in the management of severe recalcitrant forms of SCPD. |
| Authors | M Vaccaro, S P Cannavò, B Guarneri
(Affiliation: University of Messina, Institute of Dermatology Policlinico Universitario, via Consolare Valeria Gazzi, 98125 Messina, Italy. Mario.Vaccaro at unime.it)
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| Journal | European journal of dermatology : EJD
(Eur J Dermatol)
Vol. 9
Issue 8
Pg. 644-6
(Dec 1999)
ISSN: 1167-1122 FRANCE |
| PMID | 10586134
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
- Immunoglobulin A
- Immunoglobulin lambda-Chains
- Etretinate
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| Topics |
- Aged
- Etretinate
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin A
(analysis)
- Immunoglobulin lambda-Chains
- Male
- Multiple Myeloma
(complications, immunology)
- Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous
(complications, drug therapy, pathology)
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