Frequent relapses in a child with nephrotic syndrome due to PLEVA

Trop Doct. 2018 Oct;48(4):348-349. doi: 10.1177/0049475518788478. Epub 2018 Aug 12.

Abstract

A seven-year-old boy with nephrotic syndrome presented with a frequent rash along with relapse of nephrotic syndrome. Clinical and histological features were suggestive of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA). Treatment of the condition with doxycycline led to the cure of the lesions as well as the relapses.

Keywords: Asia; physiology; skin and connective tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Doxycycline / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / etiology*
  • Pityriasis Lichenoides / complications*
  • Pityriasis Lichenoides / drug therapy
  • Recurrence
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Doxycycline