Transient cutaneous hyperpigmentation of extremities following dengue fever

Transient cutaneous hyperpigmentation of extremities following dengue fever

A 14 year old boy presented with fever and generalized flushing of skin of 1 week duration. His vital signs were normal. Examination revealed generalized blanching macular erythematous rash. Systemic examination was unremarkable except for tender hepatomegaly. Investigations revealed leucopenia, thr...

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Main Authors: Shrikiran Aroor, Sandeep Kumar, Suneel Mundkur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Our Dermatology Online 2014-07-01
Series:Nasza Dermatologia Online
Subjects:
hyperpigmentation
dengue fever
A 14 year old boy
Online Access:http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2014-3-18-transient/
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spelling doaj-53a5696275af4cb2a1595c73fa0729292020-11-25T02:42:29ZengOur Dermatology OnlineNasza Dermatologia Online2081-93902014-07-015329829910.7241/ourd.20143.76Transient cutaneous hyperpigmentation of extremities following dengue feverShrikiran Aroor0Sandeep Kumar1Suneel Mundkur 2Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India A 14 year old boy presented with fever and generalized flushing of skin of 1 week duration. His vital signs were normal. Examination revealed generalized blanching macular erythematous rash. Systemic examination was unremarkable except for tender hepatomegaly. Investigations revealed leucopenia, thrombocytopenia and normal hemoglobin with mildly elevated liver transaminases. NS 1 (Non-structural protein-1) antigen and IgM antibody titer for Dengue ELISA was positive suggesting dengue fever. He was managed symptomatically and he recovered. During his follow up after 2 weeks he presented with brownish discoloration of dorsum of both hands and feet.http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2014-3-18-transient/hyperpigmentationdengue feverA 14 year old boy
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author Shrikiran Aroor
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Transient cutaneous hyperpigmentation of extremities following dengue fever
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hyperpigmentation
dengue fever
A 14 year old boy
author_facet Shrikiran Aroor
Sandeep Kumar
Suneel Mundkur
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title Transient cutaneous hyperpigmentation of extremities following dengue fever
title_short Transient cutaneous hyperpigmentation of extremities following dengue fever
title_full Transient cutaneous hyperpigmentation of extremities following dengue fever
title_fullStr Transient cutaneous hyperpigmentation of extremities following dengue fever
title_full_unstemmed Transient cutaneous hyperpigmentation of extremities following dengue fever
title_sort transient cutaneous hyperpigmentation of extremities following dengue fever
publisher Our Dermatology Online
series Nasza Dermatologia Online
issn 2081-9390
publishDate 2014-07-01
description A 14 year old boy presented with fever and generalized flushing of skin of 1 week duration. His vital signs were normal. Examination revealed generalized blanching macular erythematous rash. Systemic examination was unremarkable except for tender hepatomegaly. Investigations revealed leucopenia, thrombocytopenia and normal hemoglobin with mildly elevated liver transaminases. NS 1 (Non-structural protein-1) antigen and IgM antibody titer for Dengue ELISA was positive suggesting dengue fever. He was managed symptomatically and he recovered. During his follow up after 2 weeks he presented with brownish discoloration of dorsum of both hands and feet.
topic hyperpigmentation
dengue fever
A 14 year old boy
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