RESUMO
Abstract Ecthyma gangrenosum is an uncommon dermatological manifestation characterized by round, indurated ulcers with a central necrotic black eschar and surrounding erythema. This report describes the case of a 5-year-old girl, affected by acute lymphocytic leukemia, presenting with a black eschar on her right thigh. Such lesions should always be correctly identified to avoid potentially fatal bacteraemia. Furthermore, because of its similar clinical presentation, cutaneous anthrax must be ruled out.
Assuntos
Humanos , Feminino , Pré-Escolar , Infecções por Pseudomonas/microbiologia , Úlcera Cutânea/microbiologia , Ectima/microbiologia , Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras/complicações , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Infecções por Pseudomonas/patologia , Úlcera Cutânea/patologia , Ectima/patologiaRESUMO
Ecthyma gangrenosum is an uncommon dermatological manifestation characterized by round, indurated ulcers with a central necrotic black eschar and surrounding erythema. This report describes the case of a 5-year-old girl, affected by acute lymphocytic leukemia, presenting with a black eschar on her right thigh. Such lesions should always be correctly identified to avoid potentially fatal bacteraemia. Furthermore, because of its similar clinical presentation, cutaneous anthrax must be ruled out.
