Erythema multiform associated with herpes virus: Case report

Erythema multiforme (EM) is a hypersensitivity reaction that affects the skin and/or mucous membranes, in response to infections, drugs, or other comorbidities. Presentation of EM can be Minor (Mild EM, characterized for presenting target lesions) or Major (Severe EM, that occurs also with mucous me...

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Autores: Manrique A., Anibal, Leiva G., Mayra, Linares D., Mitchelle, Martinez E., Yordan, Mayta C., Jean Carlo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:Perú
Institución:Universidad de San Martín de Porres
Repositorio:Horizonte médico
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:horizontemedico.usmp.edu.pe:article/431
Acceso en línea:https://horizontemedico.usmp.edu.pe/index.php/horizontemed/article/view/431
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Eritema multiforme
Virus herpes simplex
Erythema multiforme
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Sumario:Erythema multiforme (EM) is a hypersensitivity reaction that affects the skin and/or mucous membranes, in response to infections, drugs, or other comorbidities. Presentation of EM can be Minor (Mild EM, characterized for presenting target lesions) or Major (Severe EM, that occurs also with mucous membranes involvement). The case of a 36 year old male patient presenting to emergency of HNAL with fever, malaise, itching and painful ulcer type lesions in oral cavity, multiple target lesions in upper and lower limbs, penis, and perianal region is reported. The diagnosis was EM Major. Ulcerous lesions in oral cavity and target lesions in hands were the most salient.