Polyarteritis Nodosa in Childhood: Recognition of Early Dermatologic Signs May Prevent Morbidity. Issue 1 (13th August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beckum, Kathleen M.; Kim, David J.; Kelly, David R.; Weiser, Peter; Lara, Diego A.; Theos, Amy
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 31:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: e6
• Page End: e9
• Publication Date: 2013-08-13
• Subjects: Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.12207
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="pde12207-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Systemic polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a vasculitis that affects small to medium‐size arteries. Onset in childhood is rare and can cause significant morbidity. Often, cutaneous manifestations can provide early clues toward diagnosis. This article describes a case of childhood systemic PAN that presented with fever, a necrotic skin lesion, and oral ulceration. Intestinal perforation complicated this case. Prompt recognition of childhood PAN is important to prevent serious complications.</p> </abstract>