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Diaper area granuloma of incontinence
W Z Mostafa1, A A Abahussein, A A Alzayer
1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
The Journal of Dermatology
|May 1, 1992
Insights
Granulomas can form in the diaper area of infants and children experiencing incontinence. A new term, "Diaper area granuloma of incontinence," is proposed for these lesions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Urology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Granulomatous inflammation can manifest in various clinical settings.
- The diaper area is susceptible to specific dermatological conditions in infants and children.
Observation:
- Four pediatric cases presented with granulomas in the diaper area.
- Two male infants had post-surgical Hirschsprung's disease; two females had urinary/fecal incontinence.
Findings:
- The observed granulomas appear linked to conditions causing chronic moisture and irritation in the diaper region.
- These lesions share characteristics with granulomas seen in incontinent adults.
Implications:
- The proposed term 'Diaper area granuloma of incontinence' unifies descriptions across pediatric and adult populations.
- This terminology may improve diagnostic clarity and management strategies for related conditions.
Abstract:
Granulomas in the diaper area developed in four patients; two male infants following surgery for Hirschsprung's disease and two female children with urinary (and/or fecal) incontinence. The use of the term 'Diaper area granuloma of incontinence' is suggested to describe these lesions seen in the elderly, as well as in incontinent infants and children.