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Itchy and Swollen: Atopic Dermatitis With Cephalocervical Lymphadenitis in an Infant

Nehaa Sohail1, Ayaan Sohail2, Wasiq Nadeem3

  • 1Medical Education, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, USA.

Cureus
|October 7, 2024
PubMed

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This case report details a rare instance of cephalocervical lymphadenitis co-occurring with atopic dermatitis (AD) in an infant. Early recognition of this combination is vital for accurate diagnosis and effective patient treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Clinical Case Reports
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition.
  • Cephalocervical lymphadenitis, inflammation of lymph nodes in the head and neck, can have various causes.
  • The co-occurrence of these two conditions is infrequently reported.

Observation:

  • A three-month-old Hispanic female presented with a three-month history of scalp, facial, truncal, and lymph node inflammation.
  • Symptoms included redness, irritation, inflammation, and pruritus.
  • Initial differential diagnoses included seborrheic dermatitis, AD, impetigo, and folliculitis.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD) and associated cephalocervical lymphadenitis.
  • This presentation highlights a rare combination of dermatological and lymph node inflammatory conditions.

Implications:

  • Increased clinical awareness of this rare presentation is crucial for physicians.
  • Prompt recognition can lead to more accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans.
  • Understanding this association advances knowledge of complex pediatric inflammatory conditions.

Keywords:
atopic dermatitis in childrencephalocervical lymphadenitisdermatologyinflammatory skin disorderpediatrics

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