A Case of Epstein-Barr Virus-associated Hydroa Vacciniforme.
- Author:
Sun Young HUH
1
;
Mira CHOI
;
Kwang Hyun CHO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Epstein-Barr virus; Hydroa vacciniforme
- MeSH: Adolescent; Child; Chimera; Cicatrix; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections; Forearm; Herpesvirus 4, Human; Humans; Hydroa Vacciniforme; Photosensitivity Disorders
- From:Annals of Dermatology 2009;21(2):209-212
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) is a photosensitivity disorder characterized by recurrent necrotic vesiculopapules on sun-exposed areas, which heal spontaneously during adolescence. Recently, an association has been reported between latent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and atypical HV-like eruption and malignant potential. However, latent EBV infection has also been reported in the setting of typical HV. An 11-year-old girl presented with recurrent, scattered, discrete vesicular eruptions with scarring on the face and the extensor surfaces of both forearms. In-situ hybridization was carried out to detect latent EBV infection. Based on the clinical and histopathological findings, typical EBV-associated HV was suspected.
