Publications by authors named "Andrew Scripture"
Skin is commonly affected by graft versus host disease (GVHD), a complication of bone marrow transplantation (BMT). One-third of hematopoietic cell transplantation recipients develop acute eruption classically described as folliculocentric, maculopapular, or morbilliform, in contrast to the more common chronic presentations of sclerotic, poikilodermic, or lichenoid dermatitides. With the wider use of non-myeloablative (reduced-intensity) transplant therapy, various atypical presentations can occur, representing a diagnostic challenge.
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- The case presented involves a patient who developed mycosis fungoides (MF), a type of CTCL, after starting adalimumab, showcasing unique pathological results from skin biopsies of different affected areas.
- The findings suggest that TNF-α inhibitors may obscure typical signs of MF, making it vital for healthcare providers to recognize this risk and consider pre-existing conditions when treating patients.