Mononeuritis multiplex in a child with cutaneous polyarteritis

A 14-year-old boy presented with a febrile illness associated with arthritis. Shortly later he developed mononeuritis multiplex. After certain typical skin lesions had developed after two months, the diagnosis cutaneous polyarteritis could be made. The diagnostic features of this benign disease, whi...

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Published inNeuropediatrics Vol. 23; no. 1; p. 28
Main Authors Draaisma, J M, Fiselier, T J, Mullaart, R A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.02.1992
Subjects
Adolescent
Electromyography
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Median Nerve - physiopathology
Naproxen - administration & dosage
Neuritis - diagnosis
Neuritis - drug therapy
Neuritis - physiopathology
Neurologic Examination
Polyarteritis Nodosa - diagnosis
Polyarteritis Nodosa - drug therapy
Polyarteritis Nodosa - physiopathology
Prednisone - administration & dosage
Skin - blood supply
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Summary:A 14-year-old boy presented with a febrile illness associated with arthritis. Shortly later he developed mononeuritis multiplex. After certain typical skin lesions had developed after two months, the diagnosis cutaneous polyarteritis could be made. The diagnostic features of this benign disease, which may involve peripheral nerves, are discussed.
ISSN:0174-304X
DOI:10.1055/s-2008-1071307