Abstract |
We describe a patient with progressive scleromyxedema who failed to respond to previously described treatment modalities. A trial of plasmapheresis was initiated, but after an initial promising response, his disease continued to progress. The skin involvement appeared to progress even more rapidly after the plasmapheresis was discontinued.
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Authors | A I Westheim, D P Lookingbill |
Journal | Archives of dermatology
(Arch Dermatol)
Vol. 123
Issue 6
Pg. 786-9
(Jun 1987)
ISSN: 0003-987X [Print] United States |
PMID | 3107482
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin G
(metabolism)
- Male
- Mucins
(metabolism)
- Mucopolysaccharidoses
(metabolism, pathology, therapy)
- Plasmapheresis
- Skin Diseases
(metabolism, pathology, therapy)
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