Case for diagnosis: bullosis diabeticorum.
We present a case of bullosis diabeticorum. It is a rare disorder, probably underdiagnosed, associated with long-term diabetes mellitus. Its etiology remains unclear. It is characterized by tense blisters, with serous content, recurrent and spontaneous on normal skin especially in the acral regions. Displays self-limiting course. No specific laboratory tests for diagnosis of this bullous disease exist. Clinical and conservative management to prevent secondary infection reduces morbidity in diabetic patients.
Pedro Ernesto University Hospital, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro(RJ), Brazil.
Amanda Nascimento Cavalleiro de Macedo
AN
Mota
Natalia Solon
NS
Nery
Carlos Baptista
CB
Barcaui
D000368:Aged; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*