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Unusual presentation of acute annular urticaria: A case report

Guerrier G, Daronat JM, Deltour R
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Abstract
Acute urticarial lesions may display central clearing with ecchymotic or haemorrhagic hue, often misdiagnosed as erythema multiforme, serum-sickness-like reactions, or urticarial vasculitis. We report a case of acute annular urticaria with unusual presentation occurring in a 20-month-old child to emphasize the distinctive morphologic manifestations in a single disease. Clinicians who care for children should be able to differentiate acute urticaria from its clinical mimics. A directed history and physical examination can reliably orientate necessary diagnostic testing and allow for appropriate treatment.

Subject Area

infections, other

Languages

English
DOI
10.1155/2011/604390
Published Date
31 Dec 2010
PubMed ID
23198178
Journal
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 2011, Pages 1-3
Issue Date
2011-01-01
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