Course: Annular Erythematous Eruption in a Pediatric Patient
CME Credits: 1.00
Released: 2024-02-21
An 11-year-old girl presented to the dermatology clinic in autumn with an asymptomatic rash on her arms, face, and legs of a 3-week duration. She was otherwise healthy with a history of having seasonal allergies and taking cetirizine. She had negative results from the review of systems and denied any recent illnesses, vaccinations, or new medications. Physical examination was notable for erythematous annular thin plaques without surface change on her right cheek (Figure 1A), an erythematous, edematous plaque on her nose (Figure 1A), and erythematous, edematous, annular papules and plaques on her arms, hands, and thighs (Figure 1B). A biopsy specimen was obtained from the right arm for histopathologic analysis.
Educational Objective
Based on this clinical scenario and the accompanying image, understand how to arrive at a correct diagnosis.
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