Scleredema of Buschke: a rare post-streptococcal complication.
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in English
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| ID: sea-94971
ABSTRACT
A 19-year male presented with acute onset, gradually progressive symmetric indurations involving the skin over the face, neck, shoulders and upper part of chest following an upper respiratory tract infection. Detailed history and examination did not reveal evidence of Raynauds' phenomenon, nail changes, digital ulcers, pigmentation or any systemic involvement. Autoantibodies for systemic sclerosis were absent. Histopathology of skin biopsy documented scleredema. Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer was elevated. We diagnosed a case of Scleredema adultorum of Buschke following a streptococcal throat infection. We report this case to highlight the importance of clinically differentiating this relatively benign, self-limiting disorder from systemic sclerosis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Penicillins
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Pharynx
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Scleredema Adultorum
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Streptococcal Infections
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Time Factors
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Humans
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Male
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Risk Factors
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Adult
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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