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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Medknow Publications on behalf of The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
ISSN: 0378-6323
EISSN: 0378-6323
Vol. 74, No. 5, 2008, pp. 478-480
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Bioline Code: dv08204
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Vol. 74, No. 5, 2008, pp. 478-480
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Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands associated with chronic hepatitis C virus infection
Coelho, Joao Figueira; Lourenco, Sofia; Marques, Joana; Mendonca, Paula & Malhado, Jose Antonio
Abstract
Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands, a localized form of Sweet′s syndrome, was recently described, and can be associated with several diseases including infections. Chronic hepatitis C virus infection has been proposed as a possible triggering factor. The authors present a case in which the clinical and laboratory workup diagnosis only revealed positive serology for hepatitis C virus. Although a cause-effect relation could not be proved, it might be advisable to include serology for this virus in the initial evaluation of patients with neutrophilic dermatosis.
Keywords
Hepatitis C virus, Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands, Sweet′s syndrome
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