Gynecologic manifestations of chronic graft-versus-host disease

Obstet Gynecol. 1982 Oct;60(4):488-92.

Abstract

Gynecologic manifestations of the clinicopathologic syndrome known as graft-versus-host disease seen in 5 patients treated with allogeneic bone transplantation are presented. The clinical symptoms and significant problems found in association with graft-versus-host disease may include extensive sclerosing vaginitis and stricture formation. Treatment and possible preventive therapy are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Chronic Disease
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Female
  • Graft vs Host Reaction*
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Diseases / etiology*
  • Tissue Adhesions
  • Vaginal Diseases / etiology*
  • Vaginal Diseases / therapy