Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Journal of Medical Sciences Trust
Abstract
Pruritus or itch is a frequent symptom of patients with Hodgkin's
disease. It often occurs during the clinical course of the disease and
rarely may precede the diagnosis of underlying disease. In this report,
we present a 16-year-old patient who had history of generalized
pruritus without any skin rash for 4 years before the diagnosis of
Hodgkin's disease. Within that period, she had received
symptom-oriented medications, with no significant effect. After the
first cycle of chemotherapy, her pruritus resolved completely. This
case suggests that long-term generalized pruritus may be indicative of
a significant underlying problem like Hodgkin's disease