title: An unusual presentation of herpes simplex virus type 1 infection in a child.
abstract: We describe an 11-year-old girl presenting with lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) and acute bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) following herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection as evidenced by serological data and by detection of HSV-1 DNA in the blood with the use of PCR. Based on the literature search, this case represents the first childhood case of LSC and acute bilateral CTS following HSV-1 infection. The experience with this patient emphasizes the importance of serological tests and PCR as well as the other laboratory techniques for the accurate diagnosis and management of the disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Hale
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sakalli
authors.forename: Hilal
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Erinanc
authors.forename: Recep
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dursun
authors.forename: Esra
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Baskin
keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome; Childhood; Herpes simplex viruses; Lichen simplex chronicus