Imaging clinical case

Authors

  • Cristiana Martins Pediatrics Department, Unidade de Vila Real, Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
  • Jorge Ferreira Pediatrics Department, Unidade de Vila Real, Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
  • Gabriela Pereira Pediatrics Department, Unidade Hospitalar de Chaves, Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v27.i4.12286

Keywords:

Hemorrhagic edema, Purpuric rash

Abstract

Introduction: Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy (AHEI) is a rare and benign leukocytoclastic vasculitis, frequently misdiagnosed.
Case report: A twelve-month-old boy presented with a seven-day history of coryza and cough associated with lowgrade fever and the sudden appearance of a purpuric rash over the left lower limb. It progressed to an annular purpuric rash, with well-defined edges, on the face, limbs, ears, buttocks, and scrotum, with right tibiotarsal joint edema. Mild thrombocytosis was detected on laboratorial investigation. Patient was treated with a two-day course of oral betamethasone, with clinical improvement. No complications were reported within three weeks of follow-up.
Discussion: AHEI has a sudden onset and a benign, self-limiting course. This report may be a helpful reminder to discriminate AHEI from other, more serious diseases, avoiding exhaustive and unnecessary investigation.

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Published

2019-01-02

How to Cite

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Martins C, Ferreira J, Pereira G. Imaging clinical case. REVNEC [Internet]. 2019Jan.2 [cited 2025May8];27(4):261-2. Available from: https://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/12286

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Imaging Cases