Paraneoplastic bullous pemphigoid – A sign of clear cell renal carcinoma
Paraneoplastic bullous pemphigoid is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome. Rash is pruritic, with erythematous eruption of large subepidermal bullae over skin and often mucosal surfaces. We present an 84y woman with a three week history of erythematous rash, and 48hrs of bullae. A left clear cell renal ce...
Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-05-01
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Series: | Urology Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442020300073 |
Summary: | Paraneoplastic bullous pemphigoid is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome. Rash is pruritic, with erythematous eruption of large subepidermal bullae over skin and often mucosal surfaces. We present an 84y woman with a three week history of erythematous rash, and 48hrs of bullae. A left clear cell renal cell carcinoma was identified on CT imaging during the presentation. Subsequent removal of the tumour resulted in resolution of bullous pemphigoid symptoms. This first-of-kind case and successful result strengthens the association between renal cell carcinoma and paraneoplastic bullous pemphigoid, arguing for a high degree of clinical suspicion in unexplained presentations of bullous pemphigoid. |
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ISSN: | 2214-4420 |