Gianotti-Crosti syndrome associated with HBV infection in an adult

Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (GCS) is a characteristic cutaneous eruption following a viral infection. Incidence peaks in early childhood and the syndrome rarely occurs in adulthood. Hepatitis associated with GCS is usually anicteric and acute form. To report an adult with GCS associated with HBV infect...

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Published in:Irish journal of medical science 2005-07, Vol.174 (3), p.92-94, Article 92
Main Authors: Turhan, V, Ardic, N, Besirbellioglu, B, Dogru, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acrodermatitis - diagnosis
Acrodermatitis - etiology
Acute Disease
Adult
Comorbidity
Hepatitis B - complications
Hepatitis B - physiopathology
Humans
Male
Risk Factors
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Summary:Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (GCS) is a characteristic cutaneous eruption following a viral infection. Incidence peaks in early childhood and the syndrome rarely occurs in adulthood. Hepatitis associated with GCS is usually anicteric and acute form. To report an adult with GCS associated with HBV infection and presenting icteric progress. The clinical features of the GCS case associated with HBV infection were evaluated. The cutaneous lesions disappeared completely on the 61st day and clearance for HBsAg was also observed. GCS may be seen in adults and may be associated with icteric HBV infection.
ISSN:0021-1265
1863-4362
DOI:10.1007/BF03169157