A case of bleomycin-induced scleroderma

J Korean Med Sci. 1996 Oct;11(5):454-6. doi: 10.3346/jkms.1996.11.5.454.

Abstract

The association of exposure to bleomycin with the development of scleroderma-like cutaneous abnormalities has been reported. We experienced a case of scleroderma involving the hands, feet, and forearms after bleomycin chemotherapy. The present report supports the possible causal relation of bleomycin with scleroderma. Regarding the widespread use of bleomycin, this complication is thought to be under appreciated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bleomycin / pharmacology*
  • Foot Dermatoses / chemically induced*
  • Foot Dermatoses / pathology
  • Foot Dermatoses / therapy
  • Hand Dermatoses / chemically induced*
  • Hand Dermatoses / pathology
  • Hand Dermatoses / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Scleroderma, Localized / chemically induced*
  • Scleroderma, Localized / pathology
  • Scleroderma, Localized / therapy

Substances

  • Bleomycin