Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy: a case report
Iranian Journal of Dermatology. 2006; 8 (6): 506-510
in Persian
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ABSTRACT
Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy [AHEI] is a rare skin disorder which was first described by Snow in 1913.Clinical manifestations are usually limited to cutaneous lesions and is most commonly observed in infants under the age of 1 year. Usually, there is a history of recent upper respiratory tract infection and antibiotic administration. Clinical presentation of this disease includes petechia and ecchymosis on the head, face and distal extremities. Herein, a typical case of AHEI in a 10-month-old infant is reported. Differential diagnoses of AHEI is discussed
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Purpura
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Acute Disease
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Ecchymosis
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Edema
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Infant
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Persian
Journal:
Iran. J. Dermatol.
Year:
2006
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