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Spider bite mimicking pyoderma gangrenosum in sJIA: a case report

M. C. MaggioS. GiordanoF. CardellaG. Corsello

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Settore MED/38 - Pediatria Generale E Specialisticaspider bitespyoderma gangrenosumsJIA

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Introduction: Several paediatric patients manifest conditions commonly misdiagnosed as spider bites, which however, can include other arthropods bites; bacterial, viral, and mycotic infections; vasculitis; dermatological diseases; miscellaneous conditions as drug reactions, chemical injuries. Objectives: In Italy, spiders which are likely to be associated with severe toxin mediated tissue damage are uncommon, especially in urban zones. However, a minor trauma may be a precipitating factor for pyoderma gangrenosum particularly over the legs, in association with inflammatory bowel disease, haematologic diseases and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

10.1186/s12969-020-00470-5http://hdl.handle.net/10447/464240