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Pulmonary Manifestations of Skin Disorders in Children

Bernard A Cohen1, Nelson L Turcios2

  • 1Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 200 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|November 24, 2020
PubMed

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Many pediatric skin conditions have associated lung problems. This overview covers pulmonary manifestations in children with various genetic and reactive skin disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Pulmonology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Systemic diseases frequently present with cutaneous findings.
  • Pediatric conditions with significant skin manifestations often exhibit pulmonary involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pulmonary manifestations associated with various pediatric skin disorders.
  • To highlight the connection between dermatological and pulmonary systems in pediatric systemic diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of inherited multisystem genetic disorders and reactive processes with cutaneous findings.
  • Analysis of reported pulmonary manifestations in pediatric patients.

Main Results:

  • Identified numerous pediatric skin conditions with significant pulmonary manifestations.
  • Included inherited disorders (e.g., neurofibromatosis type 1, tuberous sclerosis complex) and reactive processes (e.g., mastocytosis).

Conclusions:

  • Skin findings in pediatric patients can indicate underlying systemic diseases with pulmonary implications.
  • Early recognition of cutaneous signs is crucial for diagnosing and managing associated pulmonary conditions.

Keywords:
CutaneousGeneticPulmonarySystemic

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