[Hematogenous contact dermatitis after intravesicular instillation of mitomycin C]. 2007

W K Peitsch, and C-D Klemke, and M S Michel, and S Goerdt, and C Bayerl
Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Klinikum Mannheim, Universität Heidelberg, 68135 Mannheim. wiebke.peitsch@haut.ma.uni-heidelberg.de

Mitomycin C is an alkylating chemotherapeutic agent which is instilled intravesically to prevent recurrence of superficial bladder carcinomas. After several cycles of mitomycin C, our patient developed a pruritic genital dermatitis and palmar desquamation. Following exclusion of a fungal infection, we performed patch tests using the standard series, the major basic ointment ingredients, disinfectants, and mitomycin C in concentrations of 0.001 to 0.1%; the resulting diagnosis was allergic contact dermatitis due to delayed-type hypersensitivity to mitomycin C. The skin rash rapidly resolved with application of topical steroids, and the intravesical chemotherapy was changed to doxorubicin. Eczematous skin reactions are quite common side effects after intravesical instillation of mitomycin C. In the majority of cases, they are caused by delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions, presumably elicited by hematogenous spread of the allergen, and not by irritation. The sensitization most likely occurs via the bladder mucosa. In order to differentiate between allergic and toxic contact dermatitis, patch tests with the above-mentioned mitomycin C concentrations are useful. In cases of mild allergic contact dermatitis the intravesical chemotherapy might be continued with concomitant topical steroids.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D003877 Dermatitis, Contact A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms. Contact Dermatitis,Dermatitis Venenata,Eczema, Contact,Hypersensitivity, Contact,Sensitivity, Contact,Contact Dermatitides,Contact Eczema,Contact Hypersensitivities,Contact Hypersensitivity,Contact Sensitivities,Contact Sensitivity,Dermatitides, Contact,Hypersensitivities, Contact,Sensitivities, Contact
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000283 Administration, Intravesical The instillation or other administration of drugs into the bladder, usually to treat local disease, including neoplasms. Bladder Drug Administration,Drug Administration, Bladder,Instillation, Bladder,Intravesical Drug Administration,Administration, Intravesical Drug,Injections, Intravesical,Intravesical Administration,Intravesical Injection,Intravesical Instillation,Administration, Bladder Drug,Administrations, Bladder Drug,Administrations, Intravesical,Administrations, Intravesical Drug,Bladder Drug Administrations,Bladder Instillation,Bladder Instillations,Drug Administration, Intravesical,Drug Administrations, Bladder,Drug Administrations, Intravesical,Injection, Intravesical,Instillation, Intravesical,Instillations, Bladder,Instillations, Intravesical,Intravesical Administrations,Intravesical Drug Administrations,Intravesical Injections,Intravesical Instillations
D000287 Administration, Topical The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example. Drug Administration, Topical,Administration, Topical Drug,Topical Administration,Topical Drug Administration,Administrations, Topical,Administrations, Topical Drug,Drug Administrations, Topical,Topical Administrations,Topical Drug Administrations
D013256 Steroids A group of polycyclic compounds closely related biochemically to TERPENES. They include cholesterol, numerous hormones, precursors of certain vitamins, bile acids, alcohols (STEROLS), and certain natural drugs and poisons. Steroids have a common nucleus, a fused, reduced 17-carbon atom ring system, cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene. Most steroids also have two methyl groups and an aliphatic side-chain attached to the nucleus. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed) Steroid,Catatoxic Steroids,Steroids, Catatoxic
D016685 Mitomycin An antineoplastic antibiotic produced by Streptomyces caespitosus. It is one of the bi- or tri-functional ALKYLATING AGENTS causing cross-linking of DNA and inhibition of DNA synthesis. Mitomycin C,Ametycine,Mitocin-C,Mitomycin-C,Mutamycin,NSC-26980,Mitocin C,MitocinC,NSC 26980,NSC26980
D016896 Treatment Outcome Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series. Rehabilitation Outcome,Treatment Effectiveness,Clinical Effectiveness,Clinical Efficacy,Patient-Relevant Outcome,Treatment Efficacy,Effectiveness, Clinical,Effectiveness, Treatment,Efficacy, Clinical,Efficacy, Treatment,Outcome, Patient-Relevant,Outcome, Rehabilitation,Outcome, Treatment,Outcomes, Patient-Relevant,Patient Relevant Outcome,Patient-Relevant Outcomes

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