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- Behçet’s syndrome in pediatric agePublication . Mendes, Ana Raquel; Braga, Sandrina; Vilarinho, Catarina; Costa, Maria Antónia; Ferreira, Cristina; Simão, Teresa SãoIntroduction: Behçet´s syndrome is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent oral and/or genital ulcers, and several systemic manifestations. The authors describe the case of a pediatric-onset Behçet´s syndrome. Case report: An 11-year-old boy was referred to the Pediatric consultation after two episodes of great saphenous vein thrombophlebitis. He had experienced daily oral aphthae for the past three years, and various episodes of folliculitis with pustule formation. Laboratory study was normal. The boy showed no signs of uveitis. The diagnosis of Behçet´s syndrome diagnosis was established according to the international criteria, with positive HLA- B51 testing. Colchicine was initiated, with favourable response. Conclusions: Due to clinical feature overlap with other conditions, Behçet’s syndrome diagnosis remains challenging. Consensus pediatric classification criteria developed in 2016 enabled greater sensitivity and earlier diagnosis.
- Phytophotodermatitis: a challenging diagnosis in childrenCosta, Ana Isabel; Vilarinho, Catarina; Pereira, OlgaPhytophotodermatitis, a form of plant dermatitis, is a common phototoxic reaction resulting from the interaction between photosensitising botanical substances present in several common plant families and ultraviolet radiation. We report a case of phytophotodermatitis in an 8-month-old infant who presented a progressively well-demarcated erythematous rash with blisters and subsequent erosions covering both upper limbs and feet. Additionally, asymmetric hyperpigmented streaks with bizarre configurations, were observerd in photo-exposed areas. The diagnosis of phytophotodermatitis was established based on the history of outdoor activities with sun exposure and physical examination findings. Topical treatment with antibiotic and corticosteroid cream was started. The phytophotodermatitis is a self-limiting condition, which can be challenging to diagnosis in this age group due to heterogeneity of clinical manifestations, which can mimic a range of different diseases, such as non-accidental injury in the context of child abuse, potentially delaying timely diagnosis and treatment.