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Erysipelas-like presentation of Wells’ syndrome (eosinophilic cellulitis)

Authors :
C. Flateau
Sylvain Diamantis
N. Belfeki
E. Gharbi
Source :
Reumatismo, Vol 71, Iss 4 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
PAGEPress Publications, 2020.

Abstract

Wells’ syndrome, also called eosinophilic cellulitis, is a rare eosinophilic dermatosis characterized by an unspecific inflammatory erythematous eruption often associated with systemic symptoms. Here we report the case of a 57-year-old female with bilateral painful pitting and pruritic feet progressive for two weeks despite one week of oral antibiotics. Skin biopsy was performed showing dermal eosinophilic infiltration. The patient showed a spontaneous progressive improvement of the condition. The presented case demonstrates both clinical and histologic presence of lesions of Wells’ syndrome in the course of the disease. A careful diagnostic approach is needed because of the lack of specific signs. The global outcome is favorable and spontaneous resolution is possible.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22402683 and 00487449
Volume :
71
Issue :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Reumatismo
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....078b6e5004f2f9aa200b5f472bc3184c