A single black ulcer in a child with acute lymphocytic leukemia
An. bras. dermatol
; 91(6): 815-816, Nov.-Dec. 2016. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Ecthyma gangrenosum is an uncommon dermatological manifestation characterized by round, indurated ulcers with a central necrotic black eschar and surrounding erythema. This report describes the case of a 5-year-old girl, affected by acute lymphocytic leukemia, presenting with a black eschar on her right thigh. Such lesions should always be correctly identified to avoid potentially fatal bacteraemia. Furthermore, because of its similar clinical presentation, cutaneous anthrax must be ruled out.
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LILACS
Main subject:
Pseudomonas Infections
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Skin Ulcer
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Ecthyma
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2016
Type:
Article