Trigeminal trophic syndrome in a child – An unusual case report from Syria

Abstract

The trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is a rare form of cutaneous ulceration characterized by anesthesia, paresthesia and a secondary persistent facial ulceration. It is uncommon in children. However, we report an unusual case of TTS in a 5- year-old child with Moebius syndrome ,extending over the right nostril and then the other nostril was infected. The diagnosis of TTS was based on clinical history, tissue biopsy and serologic evaluation. The ulcer was treated with multiple antibiotics with no improvement. We describe this case because of very few pediatric cases of TTS published in the past , and to increase the awareness of this syndrome among dermatologists.

Acne mimickers: Differential diagnosis of open comedones – A short review

“…The management includes the use of topical keratolytics such as tretinoin, salicylic acid, and ammonium lactate or destructive procedures such as ablative lasers and surgical excision of small lesions, yet the changes of post-procedure complications such as scarring and pigmentation are high [8].…”