Gardner – Diamond Syndrome

Gardner–Diamond syndrome (GDS), or autoerythrocyte sensitisation, is a rare cause of recurrentpainful bruising with a typical anamnesis and prodrome. We describe a patient with GDS and discussthe literature surrounding this unique condition.

A Case of Autoerythrocyte Sensitization Syndrome in an Adult Male

Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome (Gardner-Diamond syndrome), also known as painful bruising syndrome or psychogenic purpura, is characterized by sudden and spontaneous painful bruising and swelling on both extremities, and is a psychologically induced painful bruising condition. The exact etiology of the syndrome is an enigma, even today. It occurs primarily in young to middle-aged women who usually have psychogenic disorders. A diagnosis of this syndrome is made on the basis of the clinical history, dermatological examination complemented by a positive autoerythrocyte sensitization test, psychiatric evaluation and the absence of any organic cause. We present a 20-year-old man with characteristic features of this syndrome, who had a positive autoerythrocyte sensitization test. To our knowledge, this is the first case in an adult male reported in the Korean literature.

Autoerythrocyte Sensitization Syndrome

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Autoerythrocyte Sensitization Syndrome: Case Report / 대한피부과학회지

Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is characterized by sudden and spontaneous painful bruising and swelling occurring in adult female patients with emotional disorders. Systemic symptoms often accompany the onset of these lesions. A diagnosis of this syndrome can be made in a patient who has the typical history and clinical picture of the syndrome and in whom a skin test with the patient's blood reveals a positive reaction.