Dermatology Case

Authors

  • Maria Inês Monteiro CH Entre o Douro e Vouga
  • Ana Luísa Leite CH Entre o Douro e Vouga
  • Joana Rodrigues CH Entre o Douro e Vouga
  • Miguel Costa CH Entre o Douro e Vouga
  • Teresa Oliveira CH Entre o Douro e Vouga
  • Cristina Rocha CH Entre o Douro e Vouga

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v22.i4.9911

Keywords:

Dermatophyte hypersensitivity reaction, Kerion Celsi, tinea capitis

Abstract

Kerion Celsi is an inflammatory presentation of tinea capitis, caused by a hypersensitivity reaction mediated by T lymphocytes of the dermatophyte in hair follicles. The early clinical recognition avoids invasive procedures. Hyperleukocytosis/ leukemoid reactions are hematologic reactional responses that may result. The most frequently involved agents are Trichophyton verrucosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Microsporum canis and Microsporum gypseu. The clinical spectrum is widely variable.

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Published

2016-09-05

How to Cite

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Monteiro MI, Leite AL, Rodrigues J, Costa M, Oliveira T, Rocha C. Dermatology Case. REVNEC [Internet]. 2016Sep.5 [cited 2025Jan.20];22(4):257-8. Available from: https://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/9911

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 4 (2013)

Section

Imaging Cases

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