An unusual cause of a recurrent painful rash.
Churg-Strauss syndrome is an uncommon multisystem disease involving small and medium-sized arteries, capillaries, veins, and venules. It is characterised by the presence of asthma, hypereosinophilia, and evidence of vasculitis affecting a number of organs. It is important for acute medical physicians to recognise this condition as delayed diagnosis results in a higher morbidity and mortality. Here we describe a case of Churg-Strauss syndrome in a 41 year old woman presenting with a recurrent painful rash. The clinical manifestations and management of this condition are discussed.
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK.
Timothy Hoi Min
TH
Fung
Christopher
C
Wong
Urooj
U
Ahmed
Samina
S
Meo
Jeremy
J
Dwight
D000328:Adult; D019268:Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic / Q000097:blood; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D015267:Churg-Strauss Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005076:Exanthema / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
D019268:Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic