Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy: a worrisome presentation, but benign course
Ahmed H Alhammadi, Ashraf Adel, Mohamed A Hendaus Department of Pediatrics, Section of General Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar Abstract: Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy (AHEI) is a benign type of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It is a benign phenomenon although it manifests with...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/acute-hemorrhagic-edema-of-infancy-a-worrisome-presentation-but-benign-a14266 |
| Summary: | Ahmed H Alhammadi, Ashraf Adel, Mohamed A Hendaus Department of Pediatrics, Section of General Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar Abstract: Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy (AHEI) is a benign type of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It is a benign phenomenon although it manifests with fever, large palpable purpuric skin lesions, and edema. The presentation of AHEI can often resemble that of Henoch-Schönlein purpura. Since AHEI is a self-limited disease, conservative management is the most commonly followed approach. Our patient had complete resolution of AHIE without medical treatment. Keywords: infancy, hemorrhagic, edema |
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| ISSN: | 1178-7015 |