Triggering of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta by radiocontrast iodide.

Objective: Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is characterized by 2-3 mm erythematous papules that became vesiculopustular with hemorrhagic necrosis. Methode&Material: A 45-year-old lady, a known case of parathyroid adenoma, presented with a generalized itchy skin rash starting four days after radiocontrast iodide injection. Result: There are some reports of provocation of PLEVA by tegafur and astemizole. Conclusion: We report for the first time the triggering of PLEVA by radiocontrast iodide injection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]