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Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia
versión impresa ISSN 2182-2395versión On-line ISSN 2182-2409
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OLIVEIRA, Raquel et al. Case of Flexural Exanthema as a Presenting Sign for COVID-19. Rev Soc Port Dermatol Venereol [online]. 2020, vol.78, n.3, pp.69-72. Epub 01-Sep-2021. ISSN 2182-2395. https://doi.org/10.29021/spdv.78.3.1248.
We report a case of a 84-year-old male hospitalized for bacterial pneumonia who, during hospitalization, developed a flexural exanthema in parallel with a positive swab for SARS-CoV-2. Supportive therapy was instituted, the rash disappeared in 7 days and the patient fully recovered. At the same time, two other cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection occurred in the same ward.
Histopathology and immunohistochemistry of a skin biopsy showed a scarce predominantly perivascular lymphocytic infiltration in the upper dermis, predominantly by CD4+ T cells, a slight epidermotropism, spongiosis and focal parakeratosis, compatible with a viral exanthema or a maculopapular drug eruption. Patch testing with possible culprit drugs were negative.
We seek to add value in understanding all the manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection and to draw attention to the importance of early identification of skin manifestations in association with COVID-19.
Palabras clave : Coronavirus Infections; COVID-19; Exanthema; SARS-CoV-2..