Ear Lobe Bilateral Necrosis by Levamisole‐Induced Occlusive Vasculitis in a Pediatric Patient
- 1 November 1997
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Pediatric Dermatology
- Vol. 14 (6) , 477-479
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1470.1997.tb00695.x
Abstract
We describe a bullous‐hemorrhagic reaction of the ear lobes in a child with nephrosis after levamisole intake. This drug is used in children as an alternative treatment of corticosteroid‐responsive nephrotic syndrome. Histologic evaluation of a lesion revealed necrotizing vasculitis involving mainly the large vessels of the deep plexus. The lesions disappeared 25 days after discontinuation of treatment.Keywords
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