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[Glove-sock syndrome. A new disease entity]
1Dermatologisk afdeling, Amtssygehuset i Gentofte.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 4, 1996
Summary
Papular-purpuric "gloves and socks" syndrome (PPGSS) is a rare skin condition. This case report highlights PPGSS in a Danish woman, noting no association with Parvovirus-B19, suggesting other viral causes.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Virology
- Pediatrics
Context:
- Papular-purpuric "gloves and socks" syndrome (PPGSS) is a rare acute dermatosis.
- First described in 1990, only 17 cases have been reported.
- A potential association with Parvovirus-B19 (PB19) has been suggested in some cases.
Purpose:
- To describe a case of PPGSS in a 42-year-old Danish woman.
- To investigate the potential etiologic factors, specifically Parvovirus-B19 infection.
- To contribute to the understanding of PPGSS and its potential viral triggers.
Summary:
- A 42-year-old Danish woman presented with PPGSS, characterized by pruritic, erythematous, papular lesions on hands and feet, oral aphthoid lesions, and fever.
- Diagnostic investigations did not reveal an association with primary Parvovirus-B19 infection.
- This case suggests that PPGSS may have other viral etiologies beyond Parvovirus-B19.
Impact:
- Highlights the diverse clinical presentations of PPGSS.
- Underscores the need to consider alternative viral pathogens in PPGSS etiology.
- Contributes to the limited case series of PPGSS, aiding future research and clinical recognition.