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New‐Onset Perianal Eroded Lesion in a Pediatric Patient

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: cutaneous Crohn's disease | granulomatous inflammation | inflammatory skin disorders | pediatric dermatology | perianal skin manifestations | Case PresentationAn 11-year-old previously healthy girl presented with a painful, eroded plaque in the perianal area for 8 days.The lesion was initially painless and later became tender to wiping.She denied recent trauma, pruritus, or drainage.She tried topical mupirocin without improvement.Her medical history was unremarkable, with up-to-date immunizations, no known allergies, and no history of gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation, or bloody stools.She had recently traveled to Japan, where she had a brief, self-resolved fever.Family history included pemphigus vulgaris in her father and paternal grandmother, and constipation on her maternal side.Physical examination revealed an 8-mm eroded, non-fluctuant, ovoid papule in the perianal region without drainage (Figures 1 and 2).A 3 mm punch biopsy was performed (Figure 3).

Source: Pediatric Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/pde.70037

Authors: Matthew J. Yan, Jayden Galamgam, Amy Shen, Joshua Mo, Marcia Hogeling

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,920