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Erythema multiforme-like eruption in a 3-year-old boy.

Authors :
Neri, Iria
Loi, Camilla
Magnano, Michela
Vincenzi, Colombina
La Placa, Michelangelo
Patrizi, Annalisa
Source :
Archives of Disease in Childhood; Jul2016, Vol. 101 Issue 7, p652-652, 2/3p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 3-year-old boy with 4-day history of fever and diffuse itchy eruption on his face. His medical history include adenoidal hypertrophy wherein he received oral betamethasone sodium phosphate for ten days followed by budensonide nebuliser. The patient underwent physical examination and showed erythematous patches from his face down to his legs. The patient was diagnosed with erythema multiforme wherein he received oral antihistamine and antibiotic.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00039888
Volume :
101
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
116319477
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2015-310429