Multiple pruritic eruptions and hyperpigmentation

• Published in: BMJ (Online) Vol. 387; p. e079262
• Main Authors: Huang, Yu-Ying, Li, Xiao-Fang, Liu, Wei-Da
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England British Medical Journal Publishing Group 28.11.2024; BMJ Publishing Group LTD
• Subjects: Angiogenesis; Antinuclear antibodies; Basal cells; C-reactive protein; Case reports; Chemotherapy; Creatine; Creatine kinase; Dermatitis; Dermis; Endgames; Erythema; Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; Granule cells; Hands; Hematological diseases; Hematology; Hydroxyurea; Hyperpigmentation; Kinases; Melanin; Side effects; Steroids; Sweat gland; Ulcers

Laboratory evaluation showed unremarkable results for electrolytes, creatine kinase, antinuclear antibodies, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C reactive protein. Histopathological analysis of a hand dorsum lesion showed epidermal hyperkeratosis and vacuolar degeneration of basal cells, with mild lymp...