Korean J Dermatol.
2022 Jul;60(6):390-394.
A Case of Eosinophilic Annular Erythema
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju,
- 2Department of Dermatology, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon,
- 3Gyeongsang Institute of Health Science, Jinju, Korea
Abstract
- Eosinophilic annular erythema (EAE) is an uncommon, recurrent eosinophilic cutaneous disease, and its etiology has not been clearly elucidated. Clinically, EAE occurs mainly in the form of annular or round erythematous, edematous plaques on the trunk or extremities. Histopathologically, it is characterized by superficial and deep perivascular inflammatory cell infiltration composed of lymphocytes and eosinophils. Based on this, some studies have stated that EAE is not an isolated rare disease but rather a spectrum that shares features similar to Wells syndrome. Herein, we report a case of EAE in a 28-year-old female patient. The clinical features were recurrent annular, erythematous patch on the both extremities. Histopathologic examination demonstrated superficial infiltrates of lymphocytes and eosinophils in the dermis. Based on the clinical and histological features, this case was diagnosed as EAE.
