PALMOPLANTAR ERYTHRODYSESTHESIA AS A DIAGNOSTIC SIGN IN COVID-19

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In this review of 666 adult patients admitted with viral pneumonia due to COVID-19 infection, 304 (45.7%) presented with mucocutaneous involvement. Of these 304 patients, 121 (39.8%) had palmoplantar involvement, and 22 (7.2%) reported an early burning sensation of the palms and soles with or without redness or swelling around the time of symptom onset.

 

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Reddish-to-brown acral macules (arrows) and plantar fine desquamation in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.

 

Based on this study, palmoplantar erythrodysesthesia appears to be an additional mucocutaneous manifestation of COVID-19. Examination of the palms and soles in patients with suspected COVID-19 infection may provide useful information.

 

Source: Margaret Hammond, MD, Practice Update [1/20/21] via Dr. Allen Jacobs


Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News 


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