V Turhan1, N Ardic, B Besirbellioglu, T Dogru. 1. Dept of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hosp, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (GCS) is a characteristic cutaneous eruption following a viral infection. Incidence peaks in early childhood and the syndrome rarely occurs in adulthood. Hepatitis associated with GCS is usually anicteric and acute form. AIM: To report an adult with GCS associated with HBV infection and presenting icteric progress. METHODS: The clinical features of the GCS case associated with HBV infection were evaluated. RESULT: The cutaneous lesions disappeared completely on the 61st day and clearance for HBsAg was also observed. CONCLUSION: GCS may be seen in adults and may be associated with icteric HBV infection.
BACKGROUND: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (GCS) is a characteristic cutaneous eruption following a viral infection. Incidence peaks in early childhood and the syndrome rarely occurs in adulthood. Hepatitis associated with GCS is usually anicteric and acute form. AIM: To report an adult with GCS associated with HBV infection and presenting icteric progress. METHODS: The clinical features of the GCS case associated with HBV infection were evaluated. RESULT: The cutaneous lesions disappeared completely on the 61st day and clearance for HBsAg was also observed. CONCLUSION: GCS may be seen in adults and may be associated with icteric HBV infection.