PubMed · 1982 · 85 citations · 0 references
MedicineGynecologyImmunologyBenign Gynecologic DisordersGeneral GynecologyGraft-versus-host DiseaseChronic Graft-versus-host Disease PreventionClinical SymptomsClinicopathologic FeaturesGraft Versus Host Disease-associated InfectionsGraft-versus-host Disease Pathophysiology
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.