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[Alloimmunity and autoimmunity. I. Skin aspects].

A Janin1, E Gluckman, H M Shulman

  • 1Laboratoire d'Anatomie pathologique, Hôpital Calmette, Lille.

Annales De Pathologie
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Graft versus host disease (GVHD) can trigger autoimmune conditions like lupus and scleroderma, affecting skin through various immune responses. Understanding these mechanisms is key to managing GVHD-associated autoimmunity and cutaneous manifestations.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Immunology
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Graft versus host disease (GVHD) shares similarities with autoimmune disorders.
  • Cutaneous manifestations are common in both GVHD and autoimmune conditions like lupus erythematosus and scleroderma.

Purpose:

  • To explore the relationship between graft versus host reaction and autoimmunity.
  • To detail the clinical, histological, and immunopathological features of acute and chronic cutaneous GVHD.
  • To compare GVHD-induced skin lesions with idiopathic lupus erythematosus and lichen planus.

Summary:

  • Acute GVHD presents with cutaneous lesions resembling lupus erythematosus, involving immunoglobulin deposits, immune complexes, and specific lymphocyte phenotypes.
  • Chronic GVHD includes lichenoid eruptions similar to lichen planus and a sclerotic phase mimicking scleroderma, with distinct histological and immunological profiles.

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  • Mechanisms involve Class II antigen presentation and lymphocyte interactions leading to both acute and chronic skin pathology.

    • Impact:

    • Provides insights into the pathogenesis of GVHD-induced autoimmunity.
    • Highlights diagnostic and therapeutic targets for cutaneous GVHD.
    • Enhances understanding of the overlap between GVHD and autoimmune skin diseases.