Abstract | INTRODUCTION: The most common cause of erythroderma is the extension of a previous cutaneous disease to the entire skin surface, as is the case in mycosis fungoides or drug reactions. Erythroderma related to endocrine disorders has only exceptionally been published. We report two cases of patients suffering from erythroderma probably induced by hypercalcitoninemia. OBSERVATIONS: DISCUSSION:
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Authors | Y Scrivener, N Jeandidier, P H Asch, C J Le Coz, E Grosshans, B Cribier |
Journal | Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie
(Ann Dermatol Venereol)
Vol. 129
Issue 2
Pg. 221-4
(Feb 2002)
ISSN: 0151-9638 [Print] France |
Vernacular Title | Erythrodermie induite par une hypercalcitoninémie. |
PMID | 11937962
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Calcitonin
(blood)
- Dermatitis, Exfoliative
(etiology)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Hyperplasia
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Thyroid Nodule
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Thyroidectomy
- Time Factors
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