title: Granulocytic Spongiotic Papulovesiculosis (Neutrophilic Spongiosis): A Rare Entity.
abstract: Neutrophilic spongiosis also known as granulocytic spongiotic papulovesiculosis (GSPV) is an uncommon disorder of uncertain classification. We report the case of a 45-year-old woman suffering from recurrent episodes of itchy, grouped papulovesicles over her body, histologically showing granulocytic spongiosis. The eruptions showed complete response to dapsone.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Suchita Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Vibhu
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mendiratta
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Suchita Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Sarita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sanke
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Suchita Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.lastname: Ramchander
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Suchita Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nangia
keywords: Granulocytic spongiosis; neutrophilic spongiosis; sweet's syndrome