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Wells syndrome
Vince Afsahi1, Carolyn Kassabian
1University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA. drafsahi@yahoo.com
Cutis
|October 10, 2003
Summary
Wells syndrome, a rare skin condition, typically affects adults. This case highlights a child presenting with the characteristic clinical and histopathologic features of Wells syndrome, also known as eosinophilic cellulitis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Wells syndrome, or eosinophilic cellulitis, is a rare inflammatory skin disorder.
- It is characterized by erythematous plaques and dermal or subcutaneous masses.
Observation:
- This report details a pediatric case of Wells syndrome.
- The child exhibited typical clinical manifestations of the condition.
Findings:
- Histopathologic examination revealed degenerative collagen, histiocytes, and eosinophils.
- These findings align with the established diagnostic criteria for Wells syndrome.
Implications:
- This case expands the known age range for Wells syndrome presentation.
- It underscores the importance of considering eosinophilic cellulitis in pediatric patients with similar dermatologic findings.