Novelo SAD, Chávez AJ, Comonfort PTV, Ferrer BJ, Barragán EZF

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 99-102
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ABSTRACT

Gianotti-Crosti syndrome also known as papular acrodermatitis, is a rare exanthematic disease associated to a viral infection, usually on children around one to six years old, and rare in adults. The classic presentation consists on monomorphic red-brown papules and vesicles symmetrically distributed on cheeks, extensor surface of the extremities, and buttocks, generally asymptomatic or rarely it may itch and it can be associated to lymphadenopathy and to acute anicteric hepatitis. It is a self-limiting disorder, lesions usually resolve spontaneously after three weeks. We report a case of a 36-year old healthy female, with a five days history of a superior airway infection and an itchy exanthem. Skin biopsy revealed findings consistent with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. Molecular studies of bronchial secretion were positive for enterovirus. He presented complete remission in 20 days. Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is a rare entity in adults, but is a benign, self-limited disease, and one must be aware it is a dermatosis related to a viral infection.

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