Abstract
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is the major complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and is associated with high mortality in severe cases. The skin is one of the major organs affected in both acute and chronic GVHD. This review aims to elucidate the basic characteristics of GVHD, and the role and contribution of dermatologists in the care of patients with this condition.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 131-140 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | International journal of dermatology |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Graft-versus-host disease
- hematology
- immunology
- leukemia
- lymphoma
- sclerosis
- systemic disease
- vacuolar interface dermatitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology