Problemi non correnti
APEC: esantema periflessurale asimmetrico
ASYMMETRIC PERIFLEXURAL EXANTHEM OF CHILDHOOD: A NEW ENTITY FOR THE PAEDIATRICIAN
MARIO CUTRONE
ULSS n.12 Terraferma Veneziana, Ospedale Umberto 1°, Divisione di Pediatria e Sezione di Patologia Neonatale, Mestre, Venezia
Settembre 1997 - pagg. 441 -443
Abstract
The paper describes a new entity, the
Asymmetric Periflexural Exanthem of Childhood
(APEC), first described in 1962 and
recently recognized as a separate clinical
entity by many Authors. It is characterized
by scarlatiniform or papular rash which develops
usually from a periflexural (axillary
or inguinal) area to the thoracic area but
with a clear monolateral preference. Respiratory
or gastrointestinal symptoms may
accompany the eruption. Occasionally moderate
pruritus and regional lymphoadenopathy
are present. The course is self-limited.
This entity is believed to be caused by a virus
but no single agent has been identified
as a causal agent sofar. The Authors observed
4 cases of APEC over a period of four
months in 18 to 24-month old children. It is
probable that APEC can be diagnosed more
often if increased attention is payed by
paediatricians.
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2. Taieb A, Megraud F et al: Erythème localisé avec adenopathie regionale de l’enfant: Une maladie d’inoculation? Ann Dermatol Venereol 113, 1023-4, 1986.
3. Taieb A, Megraud F et al: Asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood. J Am Acad Dermatol Sept, 29 (3), 391-3, 1993.
4. Gelmetti C, Grimal R, Cambiaghi S, Caputo R: Asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood: report of two new cases. Pediatr Dermatol Mar, 11 (1), 42-5, 1994.
5. Harangi F, Varszegi D, Szucs G: Asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood and viral examinations - Kerpel Fronius Odon Children’s Hospital of Baranya County, Pecs, Hunagary. Pediatr Dermatol Jun, 12 (12), 112-5, 1995.
6. Taieb A: APEC: Asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood. Vth Congress of European Society for Pediatric Dermatology. Abstract Book, pag. 151.
7. Mendelsohn SS, Verbov JL: Asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood. Clin Exp Dermatol Sep, 19 (5), 421, 1994.
8. Bodemer C, de Prost Y: Unilateral latherothoracic exanthem in children: a new diseases? J Am Acad Derm 27, 693-696, 1992.
9. Melski JW: Unilateral laterothoracic exanthem (letter). J Am Acad Dermatol 29, 130, 1993.
10. Laur WE: Unilateral latherotoracic exanthem in children (letter). J Am Acad Dermatol 29, 799-800, 1993.
11. Cambon L, Bonafè JL et al: Esantema toracico unilaterale: è in causa un virus? Eur J Ped Dermatol 4, 133-4, 1994.
12. McCraig CC, Russo P: Unilateral laterothoracic exanthem. A clinicopathologic study of forty-eight patients. J Am Acad Dermatol 6 (34), 979-84, 1996.