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Zalka AD, Ryan AS, Worobec SM, Scott GA. Elastophagocytosis: A Clue to the Diagnosis of GM-CSF-Induced Dermatosis. J Cutan Med Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/120347549600100110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background: Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) is a cytokine used to stimulate the production of leukocytes and monocytes in neutropenic patients. Cutaneous reactions to GM-CSF are relatively common. However, documentation of the histologic features of GM-CSF-induced dermatoses has only been reported in nine patients. We previously reported three patients with GM-CSF dermatoses, all of whom demonstrated enlarged macrophages in the dermis. Biopsies from two of the patients showed intracytoplasmic elastin fragments in dermal macrophages consistent with GM-CSF's documented ability to increase phagocytic activity of macrophages in vitro. Objective: The objective of the present report is to present an additional case of GM-CSF-induced dermatoses and to document the apparent ability of this cytokine to induce phagocytosis of elastin fragments by macrophages. Methods and Results: The patient received GM-CSF to stimulate bone marrow recovery after a bone marrow transplant. He developed a diffuse macular papular rash that on biopsy revealed enlarged dermal macrophages with prominent intracytoplasmic elastin fragments. Conclusions: Elastophagocytosis by activated macrophages is a common finding in GM-CSF-induced dermatoses and is a relatively specific clue to the diagnosis of this disorder.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alicia D. Zalka
- Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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Miniero R, Busca A, Vassallo E, Madon E. Use of G-CSF in a patient with Hunter syndrome receiving bone marrow transplantation. Am J Hematol 1994; 47:59-60. [PMID: 7518996 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.2830470113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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