Phytophotodermatitis in 19 children admitted to hospital and their differential diagnoses: Child abuse and herpes simplex virus infection - 19/08/11
Correspondence to: Karen Carlsen, MD, PhD.Abstract |
Background |
Phytophotodermatitis is a non-immunologic cutaneous reaction that can be provoked after contact with plants containing psoralens followed by sun exposure.
Objectives |
The purpose of this study is to describe the clinical features of phytophotodermatitis and its differential diagnoses, especially child abuse and herpes virus infection.
Methods |
Nineteen children seen in two county hospitals are described.
Results |
The 19 children had various cutaneous manifestations, which were mistaken in one patient for child abuse and in one child for herpes simplex virus infection.
Limitations |
The doctors’ perception is based on the doctors’ education.
Conclusion |
Children are susceptible to contact with psoralen-containing plants followed by sun exposure. Phytophotodermatitis is a difficult diagnosis, which can sometimes lead to the inappropriate investigation of child abuse or herpes simplex virus infection.
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Vol 57 - N° 5S
P. S88-S91 - novembre 2007 Retour au numéro
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