Abstract |
We studied the efficacy of granulocyte and monocyte adsorption apheresis in 2 patients with pustular psoriasis, one localized, the other generalized. Treatment with granulocyte and monocyte adsorption apheresis resulted in remarkable clearing of the skin lesions, suggesting that this therapy is a valuable tool for treating patients with intractable skin diseases attributable to activated granulocytes. We present detailed descriptions of these patients and this novel therapy.
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Authors | Takuro Kanekura, Noriko Yoshii, Tomokazu Yonezawa, Hisashi Kawabata, Hiroshi Saruwatari, Tamotsu Kanzaki |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
(J Am Acad Dermatol)
Vol. 49
Issue 2
Pg. 329-32
(Aug 2003)
ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12894091
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Female
- Granulocytes
- Humans
- Leukapheresis
(instrumentation, methods)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Monocytes
- Psoriasis
(pathology, therapy)
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