Paraneoplastic leukocytoclastic vasculitis in chronic lymphoid leukemia.
J Cancer Res Ther
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2006 Oct-Dec; 2(4): 206-8
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A 50-year-old female who was a known case of chronic lymphoid leukemia (CLL) developed ecchymoses, purpuric spots with papules, some nodules (1-3 mm) and crusts all over the body associated with severe burning and itching along with exaggeration of CLL. The lesions were more prominent on lower limbs and face. Skin biopsy was reported as leukocytoclastic vasculitis. These lesions regressed after treatment with leukeran and glucocorticoids.
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Main subject:
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
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Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
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Female
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Humans
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Prednisolone
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
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Chlorambucil
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Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous
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Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
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Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
Language:
English
Journal:
J Cancer Res Ther
Journal subject:
Neoplasms
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Therapeutics
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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