Successful treatment of von Zumbusch generalized pustular psoriasis with cyclosporine after eruption post etanercept injection.
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چکیده
Von Zumbusch generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is the most severe type of psoriasis with possible life-threatening complications. We report the case of a 22-year-old woman who presented with a severe eruption of generalized pustular psoriasis 48 hours after receiving an injection of etanercept (Enbrel).
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Le Journal medical libanais. The Lebanese medical journal
دوره 59 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011