Ecthyma gangrenosum is an infection of the skin typically caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is often seen in immunocompromised patients such as those with neutropenia. Ecthyma gangrenosum presents as a round or oval lesion, 1 cm to 15 cm in diameter, with a halo of erythema. A necrotic center is usually present with a surrounding erythematous e...
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Synonym for dermatitis gangrenosa infantum ... A bullous or pustular eruption, of uncertain origin, followed by necrotic ulcers or extensive gangrene in children under 2 years of age; if untreated, death may result from haematogenous infection, such as liver abscess. ... Synonym: disseminated cutaneous gangrene, ecthyma gangrenosum, pemphigus gangr...
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Type: Term Synonyms: dermatitis gangrenosa infantum
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