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2022


Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol


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A Case of Systemic Severe Bullous Pemphigoid Caused by Long-Term Sintilimab Treatment for Renal Cell Carcinoma.

Authors

He J, Duan X, Liu T, Yang H, Jiang J, Mu Y
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2022; 15:1611-1614.
PMID: 35975195.

Abstract

Immune-related adverse events have been reported in relation to programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1). However, there are few reports on PD-1 inhibitor-induced bullous pemphigoid. We report the case of a patient who developed bullous pemphigoid following long-term administration of sintilimab for renal cell carcinoma. He developed scattered erythema, blisters, and generalized pruritus for 1 week before admission. Histopathology showed subepidermal blisters and direct immunofluorescence showed linear deposition of immunoglobulin G and complement 3 on the basement membrane; the level of BP180 was 146.93U/mL. A regimen containing methylprednisolone, minocycline, and niacinamide was administered and the patient was discharged following resolution of symptoms.