Abstract

MOUTINHO-GUILHERME, Ricardo  and  BESSA, Gisela. Pseudo-Chilblains in a COVID-19 Patient. Gaz Med [online]. 2021, vol.8, n.2, pp.115-118.  Epub Sep 01, 2021. ISSN 2183-8135.  https://doi.org/10.29315/gm.v8i2.426.

The aim of this case is to describe an example of cutaneous manifestations caused by COVID-19 infection, helping to better understand the disease and support an early clinical suspicion.

This case addresses a 36-year-old patient with COVID-19 infection, symptomatic, with mild complaints. Seven days after the start of the clinic, she exhibited dermatological lesions in the acral areas bilaterally on her hands. The presence of erythematous-violet papules/vesicles was found in the dorsal extensor zones of the fingers, with local inflammatory signs, skin rash, flushing, edema, local burning sensation, itching and pain. Pseudo-chilblains were assumed as diagnostic hypotheses. She underwent symptomatic treatment, having achieved complete resolution at 10 days, with no subsequent sequelae.

Attention should be paid to the fact that COVID-19 may present only with cutaneous manifestations, therefore these may serve as an indicator of the disease in suspected cases.

Keywords : COVID-19/complications; Chilblains/etiology; SARS-CoV-2; Skin Manifestations.

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