Ecthyma Gangrenosum and Neutropenia in a Previously Healthy Child. Issue 6 (4th April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pacha, Omar; Hebert, Adelaide A.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 30:Issue 6(2013)
• Page Start: e283
• Page End: e284
• Publication Date: 2012-04-04
• Subjects: Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2012.01726.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>Abstract: </bold> Ecthyma gangrenosum is the cutaneous manifestation of pseudomonas infection in patients with sepsis. A previously healthy 7‐month‐old girl who developed ecthyma gangrenosum without apparent inciting factors became neutropenic secondary to autoimmune neutropenia 2 months after initial presentation. She was treated with appropriate surgical and medical intervention and was discharged in stable condition only to die suddenly 2 days after discharge.</p> </abstract>