Postlymphography linear dermatitis

Dermatologica. 1991;183(4):283-5. doi: 10.1159/000247701.

Abstract

Cutaneous effects secondary to lymphography are rare events. We herein report a patient with Hodgkin's disease who developed a linear dermatitis in both lower limbs 6 days after a pedal lymphography. Histopathologic examination of the lesions demonstrated a subacute dermatitis. Patch tests with the substances used in the lymphography yielded negative results. We discuss the possible pathogenic mechanisms of this striking linear dermatitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media / adverse effects*
  • Hodgkin Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Leg Dermatoses / etiology*
  • Leg Dermatoses / pathology
  • Lymphography / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology*
  • Radiation Injuries / pathology

Substances

  • Contrast Media