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Elizabeth Phillips

Diagnosis

streptococcal infection, perianal dermatitis, diaper

Body Site

perianal

Age

4 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

periorificial

Color

red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

midline

Comments

This healthy 4-year-old boy had a 3 month history of itchy painful perianal eruption that was treated with oral antibiotics with temproary relief. A streptoccocal screen was positive, and he was retreated with a 3 week course of oral cephalexin.

Description

well demarcated red eroded crusted patch with surrounding scale

Categories

infections and infestations ulcer mucous membrane disorders

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2/19/2006 15:17:32

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