When a Desquamating Rash Leads to a Challenging Diagnosis - Differential diagnosis of a desquamating rash
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Resumo: | A desquamating rash may pose a true clinical challenge. Therefore, history and clinical course are crucial to do an accurate diagnosis. We present a case of a 17 year-old boy submitted to a pilonidalis sinus excision, who presented to the emergency department with erythema and desquamation of lips, a scarlatiniform rash, an extensive desquamation of hands and feet and infection of the surgical site. Given the suspicion of a staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome intravenous antibiotics were immediately started. During day sixth of admission a sudden itching erythematous and desquamative rash appeared on the face and body, which was worse after administration of cefuroxime. This antibiotic was stopped and it was noticed a clinical improvement. Skin biopsy revealed toxiderma. At follow-up a positive oral provocation test for cefuroxime confirmed the cause of toxiderma. This case brings out to discussion the importance of clinical course to make the correct diagnosis. |
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When a Desquamating Rash Leads to a Challenging Diagnosis - Differential diagnosis of a desquamating rashQuando um exantema descamativo se torna um desafio diagnósticoCase reportsA desquamating rash may pose a true clinical challenge. Therefore, history and clinical course are crucial to do an accurate diagnosis. We present a case of a 17 year-old boy submitted to a pilonidalis sinus excision, who presented to the emergency department with erythema and desquamation of lips, a scarlatiniform rash, an extensive desquamation of hands and feet and infection of the surgical site. Given the suspicion of a staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome intravenous antibiotics were immediately started. During day sixth of admission a sudden itching erythematous and desquamative rash appeared on the face and body, which was worse after administration of cefuroxime. This antibiotic was stopped and it was noticed a clinical improvement. Skin biopsy revealed toxiderma. At follow-up a positive oral provocation test for cefuroxime confirmed the cause of toxiderma. This case brings out to discussion the importance of clinical course to make the correct diagnosis.Sociedade Portuguesa de Pediatria2021-07-16info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articlehttps://doi.org/10.25754/pjp.2021.20011eng2184-44532184-3333Almeida, Sara Isabel DeBriosa, FilipaRios, JoanaOom, Pauloinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-08-03T02:58:08Zoai:ojs.revistas.rcaap.pt:article/20011Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T20:25:34.733729Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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When a Desquamating Rash Leads to a Challenging Diagnosis - Differential diagnosis of a desquamating rash Quando um exantema descamativo se torna um desafio diagnóstico |
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When a Desquamating Rash Leads to a Challenging Diagnosis - Differential diagnosis of a desquamating rash |
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When a Desquamating Rash Leads to a Challenging Diagnosis - Differential diagnosis of a desquamating rash Almeida, Sara Isabel De Case reports |
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When a Desquamating Rash Leads to a Challenging Diagnosis - Differential diagnosis of a desquamating rash |
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When a Desquamating Rash Leads to a Challenging Diagnosis - Differential diagnosis of a desquamating rash |
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When a Desquamating Rash Leads to a Challenging Diagnosis - Differential diagnosis of a desquamating rash |
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When a Desquamating Rash Leads to a Challenging Diagnosis - Differential diagnosis of a desquamating rash |
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When a Desquamating Rash Leads to a Challenging Diagnosis - Differential diagnosis of a desquamating rash |
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Almeida, Sara Isabel De |
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Almeida, Sara Isabel De Briosa, Filipa Rios, Joana Oom, Paulo |
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Briosa, Filipa Rios, Joana Oom, Paulo |
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Almeida, Sara Isabel De Briosa, Filipa Rios, Joana Oom, Paulo |
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A desquamating rash may pose a true clinical challenge. Therefore, history and clinical course are crucial to do an accurate diagnosis. We present a case of a 17 year-old boy submitted to a pilonidalis sinus excision, who presented to the emergency department with erythema and desquamation of lips, a scarlatiniform rash, an extensive desquamation of hands and feet and infection of the surgical site. Given the suspicion of a staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome intravenous antibiotics were immediately started. During day sixth of admission a sudden itching erythematous and desquamative rash appeared on the face and body, which was worse after administration of cefuroxime. This antibiotic was stopped and it was noticed a clinical improvement. Skin biopsy revealed toxiderma. At follow-up a positive oral provocation test for cefuroxime confirmed the cause of toxiderma. This case brings out to discussion the importance of clinical course to make the correct diagnosis. |
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