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Murine Full-thickness Skin Transplantation
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Published on: January 2, 2017

Pustular psoriasis after renal transplantation.

H Kaaroud1, S Béji, A Jebali

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia. hayet.kaarout@rns.tn

Transplantation Proceedings
|May 26, 2007
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Summary

Pustular psoriasis is a rare autoimmune skin condition that can occur after kidney transplantation. This case highlights a patient who developed this condition despite immunosuppressive therapy, showing treatment resistance.

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Murine Full-thickness Skin Transplantation
07:59

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Published on: January 2, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Nephrology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Cutaneous manifestations post-renal transplant typically involve infections and cancers, with autoimmune dermatoses being uncommon.
  • This case focuses on a rare instance of pustular psoriasis developing in a renal transplant recipient.

Observation:

  • A 31-year-old female with a history of vitiligo and end-stage renal disease underwent a live related kidney transplant.
  • She was managed on a post-transplant immunosuppressive regimen including corticosteroids, azathioprine, cyclosporine, and mycophenolate mofetil.

Findings:

  • Thirty-one months post-transplantation, the patient developed pustular psoriasis, a rare autoimmune skin condition.
  • Treatment with retinoids was initiated, but the patient experienced a relapse and demonstrated resistance to therapy, even after cyclosporine reintroduction.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for rare autoimmune dermatologic conditions to manifest after renal transplantation.
  • The observed treatment resistance in pustular psoriasis highlights the need for further research into management strategies in immunosuppressed patients.