[Contribution of cutaneous manifestations to early diagnosis of periodic disease: a case study]. / Apport des signes cutanés sur le diagnostic précoce d'une maladie périodique: à propos d'un cas.

ABSTRACT

We here report a case of chronic periodic disease diagnosed on the basis of recurrent and persistent erysipelas in plaques in a patient under antibiotic therapy. Patient's interview, genetic testing and favorable outcome of colchicine helped to reach a diagnosis.