Cutaneous toxoplasmosis histologically mimicking graft-versus-host disease.
Am J Dermatopathol
; 30(5): 492-3, 2008 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
The dermatology service is frequently consulted to assess cutaneous eruptions after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. We describe a case of cutaneous toxoplasmosis in a stem cell transplant patient where toxoplasmosis trophozoites elicited a reaction pattern mimicking an interface dermatitis. At first blush, these findings may be misinterpreted as either a reaction to a drug or graft-versus-host disease. We hope that this case will prove helpful for dermatopathologists in asserting the correct diagnosis of cutaneous toxoplasmosis-if left untreated or treated incorrectly, this disease has a dismal prognosis.
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Cutáneas Parasitarias
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Toxoplasmosis
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Enfermedad Injerto contra Huésped
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Dermatopathol
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos