Gianotti-Crosti syndrome: a case report of a teenager

Abstract

Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is a rare disease characterized by acral papular eruption with symmetrical distribution. It is a benign and self-limited disease; the symptoms disappear after two to eight weeks, without recurrences or scars. Skin lesions are usually asymptomatic. Prodrome might occur, suggesting upper respiratory infection, or constitutional symptoms. Diagnosis is eminently clinical, and this disease is associated with viral infections. Due to its rarity and low occurrence in adolescents and adults, we report a case of Gianotti-Crosti syndrome of a teenager.

A case of recurrent vaccine-triggered Gianotti–Crosti syndrome

“…The trunk, palms and soles are usually spared, but, if affected, diagnosis should not be ruled out [ 5 ]. Systemic manifestations are possible including mild fever, arthralgia, generalized lymphadenopathy, diarrhea and hepatosplenomegaly [ 2 , 5 ]. Pruritus can also be noted [ 4 ].…”

“…Gianotti–Crosti syndrome (GCS), also known as papular acrodermatitis of childhood is clinically characterized by an acute onset of a papular or papulovesicular monomorphic eruption distributed symmetrically on the extremities, buttocks and face while sparing the torso, palms and soles [ 1 , 2 ]. Various viral, bacterial and vaccine triggers have been described in association with GCS with Epstein–Barr virus and hepatitis B virus as the two most common pathogens [ 1 , 3 ].…”

Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome in a Child with Recent Covid-19 Infection: A Case Report

“…Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is more frequent among children between 1 and 6 years of age [12,13]. Few cases were diagnosed in adolescents and, rarely, in adults [14][15][16][17]. The diseases frequency is nearly equal among male and female children, while in adulthood, the disease is more frequent in females [3,5,17].…”

Extraoral exanthem revealing Gianotti‐Crosti syndrome in a young child: A case report

“…However, two cases of GCS in a teenage and an adult were reported. 3 , 4 It was mainly related to viral, bacterial infections or vaccination. 1 , 5 , 6 , 7 …”