Gianotti-Crosti syndrome associated with HBV infection in an adult.
BACKGROUND
Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (GCS) is a characteristic cutaneous eruption following a viral infection. Incidence peaks in early childhood and the syndrome rarely occurs in adulthood. Hepatitis associated with GCS is usually anicteric and acute form.


OBJECTIVE
To report an adult with GCS associated with HBV infection and presenting icteric progress.


METHODS
The clinical features of the GCS case associated with HBV infection were evaluated.


RESULTS
The cutaneous lesions disappeared completely on the 61st day and clearance for HBsAg was also observed.


CONCLUSIONS
GCS may be seen in adults and may be associated with icteric HBV infection.
Turhan
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Dept of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hosp, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ardic
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N
Besirbellioglu
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B
Dogru
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T
D000169:Acrodermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D015897:Comorbidity; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors