[A sick teenage boy with facial pustula and ulcerations]

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2023 Jul 5:167:D7554.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

A 15-year-old boy presented with acne and ulceration since 2 years. After treatment with antibiotics, excision and isotretinoïne, he developed progressive complaints of malaise and respiratory complaints including formation of nasal crusts. Diagnostic evaluation (CT-thorax, ANCA anti-PR3) revealed the diagnosis granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA).

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic
  • Face
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin
  • Male
  • Nose

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic
  • Isotretinoin