Cutaneous Graft-Versus-Host Disease: Clinical Considerations and Controversies - Enduring

Our faculty (MDs and APPs) need to be aware of the multiple cutaneous eruptions that can occur in the post transplant period other than acute Graft versus host disease (GVHD).

Rashes occuring after transplant occur with some frequency.  The major concern is GVHD in these instances.  Hence, many times this is incorrectly diagnosed without adequate attention given to other possible causes.  In addition, the clinical morphology and the histopathology of GVHD had significant overlap with other dermatologic entities that can occur in the post-transplant period which requiring different therapy.  Ideal practice would be for our clinical teams to be able to appropriately create a differential diagnosis and pursue appropriate workup, noting the limitations of certain testing such as pathologic evaluation.

Target Audience

Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the differential diagnosis of maculopapular/morbilliform rashes in the post-transplant period.
  • Identify the cause of rashes in stem cell transplant recipients. 
  • Examine the advantages and limitations of a skin biopsy in the immediate post-transplant period.
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this Cutaneous Graft-Versus-Host Disease: Clinical Considerations and Controversies - Enduring for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Activity opens: 
07/01/2021
Activity expires: 
07/01/2022
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Presenter: Dr. Julia S. Lehman has indicated that she has nothing to disclose. 

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Cutaneous Graft-Versus-Host Disease: Clinical Considerations and Controversies - Enduring has received no commercial support.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:

•  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™  1.0

The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:

Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 1.0 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.
 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this Cutaneous Graft-Versus-Host Disease: Clinical Considerations and Controversies - Enduring for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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