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[Parvovirus B19 atypical acrosyndrome]
M H Penouil1, E Estève, B Millotte
1Service de dermatologie, Centre hospitalier de Troyes.
Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Parvovirus B19 infection can cause unusual skin reactions. A new clinical presentation in a child involved painful red-blue discoloration on the feet and nose, distinct from typical "gloves and socks syndrome".
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Parvovirus B19 infection is known for diverse dermatological manifestations.
- This report details a previously undescribed clinical presentation of the infection.
Observation:
- A 4-year-old child presented with painful acrocyanosis affecting the feet and nose tip.
- The symptoms resolved spontaneously within three weeks without specific intervention.
Findings:
- Diagnostic screening confirmed the presence of Parvovirus B19 infection.
- The observed erythrocyanosis on the plantar surfaces and nasal tip, coupled with the patient's young age, differentiates this case from the classic 'gloves and socks syndrome'.
Implications:
- This case expands the spectrum of Parvovirus B19-related cutaneous presentations.
- Clinicians should consider Parvovirus B19 in pediatric cases of acrocyanosis, even with atypical features.