Dermatitis, acute cytotoxic after chemo- and radiotherapy L27.1; L59.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

All authors of this article

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Dieser Artikel auf Deutsch

Synonym(s)

Dermatitis acute cytotoxic after chemotherapy; Dermatitis acute cytotoxic after radiotherapy

Definition
This section has been translated automatically.

Acral persistent erythema after chemotherapy.

Histology
This section has been translated automatically.

Necrotic keratinocytes in all epidermal layers, hydropic degeneration of cells in the dermo-epidermal junction zone. Total atrophic epidermis, sparse infiltrate.

Differential diagnosis
This section has been translated automatically.

Graft-versus-Host Disease

Literature
This section has been translated automatically.

Fitzpatrick JE (1993) The cutaneous histopathology of chemotherapeutic reactions. J Cutan Pathol 20: 1-14

Recommended articles

Advertisment
Dermatology
Psoriasis vulgaris : Generalised, non-pretreated psoriasis with scaly plaques of varying size, pa...
Psoriasis vulgaris

Psoriasis vulgaris" usually refers to the plaque or nummular type of psoriasis.
Continue reading
Dermatology
Scabies: Massively itchy clinical picture with disseminated, pinhead- to lenticular-sized, centra...
Skabies

Common, worldwide spread parasitic skin infection caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, accompanied by ...
Continue reading
Dermatology
Graft-versus-host disease, chronic: about 2 years after stem cell transplantation, generalized, l...
Graft-versus-host disease

Complex immunological reaction involving various organs, which can occur mainly as a result of allogeneic h...
Continue reading
Dermatology
Acrodermatitis continua suppurativa:pronounced sterile-pustular, acral dermatitis with extensive ...
Acrodermatitis continua suppurativa

Eminently chronic, sterile, usually painful, pustular dermatitis of the finger (less commonly: toe) end-lim...
Continue reading
Advertisment

Incoming links (3)

Dermatitis, acute cytotoxic after chemotherapy; Dermatitis, acute cytotoxic after radiotherapy; Interface dermatitis;

Outgoing links (1)

Graft-versus-host disease;

Disclaimer

Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Articlecontent