Split skin grafting and bullous pemphigoid

Clin Exp Dermatol. 1991 Jan;16(1):72-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.1991.tb00306.x.

Abstract

We present a case of a 73-year-old Caucasian female with known recent mild generalized bullous pemphigoid who underwent a forearm-to-palm split skin graft as part of a fasciectomy for Dupuytren's contracture. Histologically confirmed bullous pemphigoid blistering occurred extensively around the donor site 5 weeks post-operatively and required systemic corticosteroids for adequate control.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arm
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / pathology*
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin Transplantation / pathology*