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Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis in a Six‐Year‐Old Boy
Author(s) -
Lee Un Ha,
Yang Jung Hun,
Choi Jung Chul,
Chun Duk Kyu
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
the journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1346-8138
pISSN - 0385-2407
DOI - 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2004.tb00541.x
Subject(s) - acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis , pustulosis , medicine , dermatology , immunology , arthritis , synovitis
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) presents with an abrupt onset of widespread pustules on erythematous base and rapid spontaneous healing. AGEP may have a variety of causative factors such as drugs, viral infection and exposure to mercury. We report a case of AGEP in a 6‐year‐old boy who presented with acute onset of fever and widespread pustular eruption on erythematous bases. Histologic examination showed neutrophilic subcorneal spongiform pustule. It is an uncommon condition in children.