Sarcoidosis in a child, presenting as an erythroderma with keratotic spines and palmar pits

Br J Dermatol. 1976 Jul;95(1):93-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1976.tb15538.x.

Abstract

A case of sarcoidosis with generalized erythroderma, exfoliation and micropapule formation in a 6-year-old boy is presented. Follicular spiny keratoses, resembling those seen in pityriasis rubra pilaris, and palmo-plantar pitting were among the other extraordinary features in this case. The epidermis overlying the widespread sarcoid granulomata showed parakeratosis, lymphocytic infiltration and degeneration of the basal layer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dermatitis, Exfoliative / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / etiology
  • Keratosis / etiology*
  • Male
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Sarcoidosis / complications*
  • Sarcoidosis / drug therapy
  • Sarcoidosis / pathology
  • Skin / pathology

Substances

  • Prednisolone