[Unilateral neck inflammation in psoriasis].
Local inflammation and systemic symptoms such as fever, fatigue and loss of appetite suggest the diagnosis of an abscess even if the patient is in a good general physical condition. The site of bacterial penetration should be identified along the corresponding lymphatic vessels. In this case, periauricular scratching induced by severe psoriasis led to a cervical abscess, the causing bacteria were identified as Streptococcus pyogenes.
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Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital Basel.
Ramseier
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011537:Pruritus / Q000150:complications; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014945:Wound Healing
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000658:Amoxicillin