A Case of Autoerythrocyte Sensitization Syndrome in an Adult Male / 대한혈액학회지
Korean Journal of Hematology
;
: 48-52, 2007.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-720138
ABSTRACT
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.
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Main subject:
Purpura
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Complement System Proteins
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Diagnosis
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Extremities
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Hematology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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