Eosinophilic cellulitis in Child
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Synopsis
Eosinophilic cellulitis presents with sudden onset of single or multiple mildly painful or pruritic, erythematous plaques. The lesions are usually seen on the extremities but may be anywhere on the skin and are typically symmetric or widespread. Uncommonly, fever and arthralgias are present. Spontaneous resolution tends to occur over 4-8 weeks. Recurrences may occur. Familial cases have been reported.
Cases may be associated with insect bites, viral infections, parasite infestations, fungal infections, vaccination, and hypersensitivity reactions. More rarely, leukemia, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and hypereosinophilic syndrome have been reported.
Codes
L98.3 – Eosinophilic cellulitis
SNOMEDCT:
238931006 – Eosinophilic cellulitis
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Last Updated:05/06/2019