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Erythema exsudativum multiforme induced by granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in an allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell donor

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We describe a healthy peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donor who developed a cutaneous reaction, erythema exsudativum multiforme, during the administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) for mobilization. The cutaneous lesions were located on his hips, apart from the site of G-CSF injection. Treatment with topical corticosteroid was commenced, and the lesions resolved completely within a week. Adverse cutaneous reactions induced by G-CSF have been reported infrequently in healthy donors. Further documentation of cases and their full evaluation will be of great importance for both physicians and PBSC donor. Bone Marrow Transplantation (2000) 26, 239–240.

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  1. Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Keio Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan

    T Mori, N Sato, R Watanabe, S Okamoto & Y Ikeda

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Mori, T., Sato, N., Watanabe, R. et al. Erythema exsudativum multiforme induced by granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in an allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell donor. Bone Marrow Transplant 26, 239–240 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bmt.1702501

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