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BACKGROUND
Peripartum and postpartum dermatologic lesions may or may not be an indicator of morbidity or mortality for either the fetus or mother.


METHODS
Postpartum dermatologic lesions occurred in a 41-year-old multipara, 1 week after a repeat cesarean delivery for severe intrauterine growth restriction and nonreassuring fetal testing. The diagnosis, using histopathologic techniques, and the pharmacologic management are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
This case raises intriguing questions regarding prompt diagnosis, treatment, and the counseling of patients with dermatologic lesions with respect to current and future pregnancy outcomes.
Gill
Geoffrey J
GJ
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA. ggill@salud.unm.edu
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D015803:HLA-DR3 Antigen / Q000097:blood; D015804:HLA-DR4 Antigen / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D006559:Pemphigoid Gestationis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy
D015803:HLA-DR3 Antigen; D015804:HLA-DR4 Antigen