Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis induced by bleomycin and confirmed by patch testing

J Dermatolog Treat. 2004 Jul;15(4):231-4. doi: 10.1080/09546630410033763.

Abstract

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is a potentially severe disease caused by drugs in about 90% of cases. To the best of our knowledge, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis following use of bleomycin has not been previously reported. Here we report a case of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis induced by bleomycin, which was confirmed by patch testing.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Bleomycin / adverse effects*
  • Exanthema / chemically induced*
  • Exanthema / diagnosis
  • Exanthema / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patch Tests
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / chemically induced*
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / pathology

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Bleomycin