[Acute hemorrhagic edema in infants: role of adenoviruses? Apropos of a case].

A case of acute hemorrhagic oedema of the skin is reported. About it we discuss: Anatomo-clinical data, similar to immune complex type III hypersensitivity vasculitis. Antigen has never been defined. In our case adenovirus can be discussed. Evolution is usually benign, but lethal intestinal complications have been described. Nosologic relation with anaphylactoid purpura.