Clinical analysis of childhood acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis / 中国当代儿科杂志
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
;
(12): 497-499, 2008.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-317414
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To describe the etiology, clinical features and treatment of childhood acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Clinical data from 20 cases of childhood acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis from 1990 to 2008 were retrospectively reviewed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Eighteen cases had a history of medication, including the use of penicillin (n=6), cephalosporins (n=3), sulphonamides (n=2), algopyrin (n=2), vaccines (n=2 ) and anti-cold drugs (n=3). Fever and generalized erythematous pustules were observed in all 20 cases. Histopathologic examination revealed spongiform superficial pustules and papillary edema. The patients were asked to stop taking suspected sensitizing drugs and received glucocorticoid treatment (1-2 mg/kg daily). After 3-5 days of the treatment, symptoms were improved and the dosage of glucocorticoid was gradually reduced. All patients were healed within 20 days after treatment.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The cause of AGEP is mainly attributed to the use of antibiotics, sulphonamides, antipyretic analgesics and vaccines in children. AGEP is characterized by fever and widespread pustular eruption of the skin. Removal of sensitizing factors and glucocorticoid administration is important in the treatment of AGEP in children.</p>
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Main subject:
Prognosis
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Therapeutics
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Retrospective Studies
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Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous
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Drug Eruptions
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Diagnosis
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Exanthema
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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