Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. Non-parenterally acquired hepatitis B with a distinctive exanthem

A case of Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is reported. This condition is an uncommon form of non-parenterally acquired hepatitis B of children. The distinctive eruption of Gianotti-Crosti syndrome may be the only symptom or sign of associated-hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis may develop in some patients.