Kaposi varicelliform eruption

Vora, Rita V; Pilani, Abhishek P; Jivani, Nidhi B; Kota, Rahul Krishna S

doi:10.4103/2229-5178.164484

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“…Recurrent episodes of KVE may occur [ 7 ]. Secondary bacterial infection, viremia, and multiorgan involvement are the important causes for mortality; and hence, KVE is a dermatological emergency.…”

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“…Viral culture, direct fluorescence antibody staining, and polymerase chain reaction are the most reliable techniques for herpes simplex virus detection. Histological findings such as intraepidermal blister, acantholysis, ballooning degeneration of the keratinocytes, and multinuclear giant cells with intranuclear inclusion help in diagnosis of HSV infection [ 7 ]. In our patient, HSV-1 IgG and IgM both were positive which further supported diagnosis, but other investigations were not done due to logistic constraints.…”

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Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption in a Patient with Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Baaniya

Agrawal

2020

Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine

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Haemorrhagic crusted lesions over pre-existing pemphigus vulgaris erosions should arouse suspicion of Kaposi varicelliform eruption (KVE). Immediate treatment with antivirals helps to prevent mortality and morbidities. Here, we report a case of a 67-year-old male who developed haemorrhagic crusted lesions on pre-existing pemphigus lesions during his hospital stay and obtained almost 90% resolution of cutaneous lesions of Pemphigus vulgaris as well as Kaposi varicelliform eruption within 2 weeks of acyclovir treatment along with the continuation of systemic steroids. We also highlight the review of the literature of other reported cases with its management.

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confidence: 99%

Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption in a Patient with Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Baaniya

Agrawal

2020

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“…These lesions progress to painful punched out erosions that are susceptible to secondary bacterial colonization. [ 6 ]…”

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“…KVE has been described in atopic dermatitis (eczema herpeticum), Darier’s disease, pemphigus, pityriasis rubra pilaris, Hailey–Hailey disease, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome, congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma, and Sezary syndrome. [ 6 7 9 ] To our knowledge, only three crusted scabies patients with KVE have been reported till date. These patients had a history of cutaneous lymphocytic leukemia, renal transplantation, and diabetes mellitus, respectively;[ 3 ] however, the patient cited in this case had no past medical history of any such diseases.…”

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Crusted scabies complicated with herpes simplex and sepsis

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Crusted scabies is a rare and extremely contagious infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei . Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption (KVE) refers to herpes simplex virus infection superimposed on pre-existing dermatosis such as atopic dermatitis, Darier’s disease, and pemphigus. We report a case of KVE superimposed on crusted scabies in a middle-aged woman. Her condition was complicated with sepsis. She was treated with IV meropenem, vancomycin, and acyclovir and was released 2 weeks later in good condition. To our knowledge, only rare cases of crusted scabies complicated by KVE have been reported.

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Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption in a Chronic Kidney Disease Individual Under Tacrolimus: A Case Report

Sitaula,

Shrestha,

Poddar

et al. 2024

Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine

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Background: “Kaposi varicelliform eruption” (KVE), also known as “eczema herpeticum,” refers to a rare widespread skin infection. The primary causal agent is thought to be the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Though common in patients with underlying skin dermatosis, systemic immunosuppression can at times lead to KVE.Case Presentation: A 27‐years male, a renal transplant recipient, under systemic immunosuppressants, presented with lesions over the whole body for 2 weeks and fever for 10 days. Skin examination revealed multiple flaccid vesicles with hemorrhagic fluid over the face, trunk, and bilateral extremities. Multiple erythematous erosions over the chest and abdomen, multiple petechiae and purpura over bilateral legs, palms, soles, and abdomen, erosions over the hard palate along with thick crusts over the scalp. A tzanck smear showed plenty of acantholytic cells. With a diagnosis of KVE, he was managed with an injection of acyclovir that led to resolution of his symptoms.Conclusion: KVE is a serious condition that may have fatal outcomes. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients at risk for viral complications are very important medical considerations.

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Kaposi varicelliform eruption

Cited by 6 publications

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Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption in a Patient with Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption in a Patient with Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Crusted scabies complicated with herpes simplex and sepsis

Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption in a Chronic Kidney Disease Individual Under Tacrolimus: A Case Report

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