Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis in a 2-Year-Old Female.
- Author:
Sang Hoon LEE
1
;
Jin Wook LEE
;
Won Soo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. leews@wonju.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis;
Acetaminophen;
Children
- MeSH:
Acetaminophen;
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis*;
Child;
Child, Preschool*;
Female*;
Humans;
Neutrophils
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2003;41(1):96-99
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis(AGEP) presents with an abrupt onset of widespread pustules on erythematous base and rapid spontaneous healing. AGEP may be caused by a variety of causative factors such as drugs, viral infection and exposure to mercury. It is an uncommon condition in children. A 2-year-old female developed widespread and tiny pustules on the whole body 10 days after taking acetaminophen. Histologic examination showed neutrophilic, subcorneal, spongiform pustule. We report herein a case of AGEP probably due to acetaminophen in a 2-year-old female.
