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Acrodermatitis


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Alternate Names : Acrodermatitis - Infantile Lichenoid, Acrodermatitis - Papular Infantile, Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome, Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood, Papulovesicular Acro-Located Syndrome

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Acrodermatitis Diagnosis & Tests

Physical examination confirms the appearance of the rash. The liver and spleen may be enlarged (hepatosplenomegaly). The lymph nodes may be enlarged or tender (lymphadenopathy).

Tests that may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and to diagnose associated diseases include:

Skin biopsy
Liver enzymes (liver function tests)
Hepatitis virus serology or Hepatitis B surface antigen
Screening for EBV antibodies
Bilirubin level

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Review Date : 10/27/2003
Reviewed By : Jeffrey Drayer, M.D., Dermatologist, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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