Necrolytic acral erythema in a Chinese patient with hepatitis C and hepatitis B virus coinfection
Abstract: Necrolytic acral erythema is a distinct erythema that has been described as an extrahepatic manifestation of hepatitis C virus infection. Most reported cases have been in Africa, especially Egypt. We report the first case (to the best of our knowledge) of necrolytic acral erythema in a Chi...
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia,
2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Abstract: Necrolytic acral erythema is a distinct erythema that has been described as an extrahepatic manifestation of hepatitis C virus infection. Most reported cases have been in Africa, especially Egypt. We report the first case (to the best of our knowledge) of necrolytic acral erythema in a Chinese patient with HCV and HBV coinfection. We aim to increase awareness for recognizing this condition in the Chinese population. |
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| Item Description: | 0365-0596 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20197257 |