Sneddon-Wilkinson disease

Abstract:

Introduction: subcorneal pustular dermatosis or Sneddon-Wilkinson disease is a rare illness characterized by recurrent, coalescent and flaccid pustules; its etiological mechanism is not totally known, but it is related to neoplastic or immunological diseases. Case presentation: a four-year old child who went to the dermatology service of Hospital Andino de Chimborazo. He presented with clinical manifestations that allow making the diagnosis of subcorneal pustular dermatosis. Conclusions: Sneddon-Wilkinson disease is a rare illness that frequently occurs in 40 years-old and older women. It has a wide range of skin manifestations that makes prognosis and recovery of patient difficult. When it appears in children, it may create confusion with other illnesses having skin exanthemas.

Año de publicación:

2016

Keywords:

• Vessical bullous dermatosis
• Subcorneal pustular dermatosis
• Sneddon-wilkinson disease

Fuente:

scopus