- Tytuł:
- Insect bites as a trigger factor of eosinophilic cellulitis
- Autorzy:
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Kucharczyk, M.
Slowik-Rylska, M.
Krecisz, B. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2083114.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2019
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Medycyny Wsi
- Tematy:
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eosinophilic cellulitis
Wells Syndrome
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morphea-like lesions - Opis:
- Introduction. The study presents the case report of a Wells Syndrome in a 18-year -ld female. Wells Syndrome is a rare inflammatory skin disorder which seems to present an abnormal eosinophilic response to a number of triggers. Objective. The aim of the study is to discuss several problems related to the diagnosis and treatment of Wells Syndrome. Materials and method. Medical examination, blood tests, abdominal ultrasound and skin biopsy were performed. Results. Medical examination revealed plaques with tense blisters on feet and erythematous lesions on trunk. Blood tests showed raised anti-streptolysin O level. Skin biopsy revealed features of eosinophilic cellulitis. Oral administration of 0.5 mg per day prednisolone and antihistaminics with local therapy resulted in good clinical response. Conclusions. Sometimes several biopsy are required to establish diagnosis. In some cases lower doses of corticosteroids with antihistaminics and local anti-inflammatory treatment can by sufficient in treatment.
- Źródło:
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Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine; 2019, 26, 2; 256-259
1232-1966 - Pojawia się w:
- Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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