Bullous pemphigoid masquerading as acute radiation dermatitis: case report

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2001;22(5):322-4.

Abstract

We report the first case of bullous pemphigoid complicating radiation therapy for vulvar cancer. Shortly after completion of postoperative radiation therapy for a TIN1 vulvar carcinoma, the patient presented with a rash that started within, but continued to extend, well beyond the radiation field. A biopsy of the lesions confirmed the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid, and she had prompt clinical resolution with systemic tetracycline and steroids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / diagnosis*
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / drug therapy
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / pathology
  • Radiodermatitis / diagnosis
  • Steroids
  • Tetracycline / therapeutic use
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / radiotherapy

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Steroids
  • Tetracycline