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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2019; 40(S 01): S157-S159
DOI: 10.4103/ijmpo.ijmpo_229_17
Case Report

Large Plaque Parapsoriasis in a Child: A Rare Entity in Pediatric Oncology

Bahareh Abtahi-Naeini
Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan
,
Farahnaz Fatemi Naeini
Department of Dermatology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan
,
Mohammad Faranoush
Pediatric Growth and Development Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
,
Najmeh Bolandnazar
Department of Dermatology Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
› Author Affiliations Financial support and sponsorship This study is financially supported by Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Abstract

Parapsoriasis is exceedingly rare in children. The presentation, course, and prognosis of parapsoriasis in children have not yet been completely elucidated. Here, a case of large plaque parapsoriasis in 10-year-old boy is reported who was diagnosed recalcitrant pediatrics eczema for about 5 years. Other clinicians had previously treated him with emollients and topical corticosteroids with temporary relief but without improvement. The erythematous scaly patches were situated on the trunk and flank. On skin biopsy, the lymphocytic infiltrate was composed mainly of CD4+ and CD45RO+ lymphocytes. No T-cell receptor gene rearrangements were found. The paucity of knowledge about the evolution of this entity in childhood and its relationship to mycosis fungoides makes follow-up critical.

Keywords

Child - mycosis fungoides - parapsoriasis


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Article published online:
24 May 2021

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