Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy: A case report
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Introduction: Acute hemorrhagic of infancy (AHEI) is a cutaneous leukocytoclastic vaculities that usually occurs in infants and young children that characterized by mild fever, hemorrhagic skin lesion, edema. It usually recovers spontaneously. Case Report: We describe a 11- months old boy with acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy with palpable erythematous rash on face, upper and lower limbs associated with edema and leukocycoclastic vaculities. Conclusion: AHEI is a uncommon condition, however, it could be considered in patients with skin lesion. It is necessary to differentiate from other similar conditions.
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volume 15 issue None
pages 163- 167
publication date 2011-07
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