Case Report: Hyperacute GVHD Presenting Solely with Genital Erosion in a 17-Year-Old Female

Authors

  • Amnah Almulhim Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Author
  • Abeer Adel Alshamlan Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Author
  • Lenah Yassir Shaikh Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Author
  • Ayed Alqarni Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JONRR/2025(6)180

Keywords:

Hyperacute, Genital Erosion

Abstract

We report a case of a 17-year-old Saudi female who developed hyperacute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) presenting primarily with genital erosions. While genital GVHD has been documented in the literature, this case is unique as it presents with genital lesions as the primary and sole manifestation. We hope this report sheds light on other cases that might be underreported and emphasizes the importance of considering genital GVHD in similar patients.

Author Biographies

  • Amnah Almulhim, Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

  • Abeer Adel Alshamlan, Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

  • Lenah Yassir Shaikh, Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

  • Ayed Alqarni, Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    Dermatology Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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Published

2025-01-25