Not what it seems

Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2021 Aug;106(4):237-238. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-318086. Epub 2019 Oct 30.

Abstract

A 5-month-old female patient presented to the general practitioner with a 2-week history of an unexplained linear lesion on her left lower limb extending from the medial part of her thigh to the medial aspect of her leg and onto the sole of her foot (figures 1 and 2). It was hyperpigmented, papular and non-blanching. There was no history of trauma, itching, pain, infective symptoms or social concerns. The baby was well kempt and parents were appropriately concerned.

Keywords: child abuse; dermatitis; differential diagnosis; lichenoid eruptions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Exanthema* / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn