Late-onset blueberry muffin lesions following recombinant erythropoietin administration in a premature infant

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2012 Oct;34(7):534-5. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0b013e3182678f1e.

Abstract

Recombinant erythropoietin is being used in premature population for anemia of prematurity. It is considered very safe in this population, although risks are still being evaluated. We report the first case of dermal erythropoiesis as a side effect of recombinant erythropoietin in an extremely prematurely born infant presenting with late-onset blueberry muffin lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Erythropoiesis / drug effects*
  • Erythropoietin / adverse effects*
  • Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Male
  • Recombinant Proteins / adverse effects
  • Skin Diseases / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Erythropoietin