Gianotti-Crosti syndrome: case report of a pruritic acral exanthema in a child
Asia Pacific Allergy
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(4): 223-226, 2012.
Article
Dans Anglais
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| ID: wpr-749905
ABSTRACT
Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (GCS) is a sporadic dermatosis affecting mainly children. It is characterized by multiple, confluent, monomorphic and pruritic pink to red-brown papules or papulovesicles, distributed symmetrically on the face, extensor surfaces of the extremities and buttocks, commonly sparing the trunk, palms and soles. This can be preceded by a viral infection, and may be accompanied by fever, hepatosplenomegaly, or lymphadenopathy. Personal and family history of atopy appears to be a risk factor in the subsequent development of GCS, thus frequently diagnosed as atopic dermatitis. We report a case of a 4-year-old boy from our institution with generalized, pruritic, papulovesicular rashes on the face and extremities for one month. He was diagnosed to have atopic dermatitis and treated as such, before presentation to our institution. As the signs and symptoms in GCS are similar to atopic dermatitis, we suggest that this diagnosis be considered when presented with a similar case.
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Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Maladies de la peau
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Acrodermatite
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Fesses
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Facteurs de risque
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Eczéma atopique
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Diagnostic
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Exanthème
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Membres
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Fièvre
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Hypersensibilité
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Etude d'étiologie
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Enfant
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Enfant d'âge préscolaire
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Asia Pacific Allergy
Année:
2012
Type:
Article
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