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The hidden scabies: a rare case of atypical Norwegian scabies, case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Norwegian scabies is a rare dermatological manifestation that usually affects the most fragile populations, such as elderly and immunocompromised patients, and its diagnosis is quite complex, due to its low prevalence in the general population and because of a broad spectrum manifestation.

Case presentation

Here we describe a rare case of Norwegian scabies that was previously misdiagnosed in a sixteen year old patient affected by Down syndrome and we conducted a non-systematic literature review about this topic. Lesions were atypical, pruritic and associated with periodic desquamation of the palms and soles and after a series of specialist evaluations, she finally underwent topical treatment with complete remission.

Conclusion

It is therefore crucial to take in consideration the relation between Down syndrome and community acquired crusted scabies, to enable preventative measures, early detection, and proper treatment.

SUBMITTER: Mauro A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10795281 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The hidden scabies: a rare case of atypical Norwegian scabies, case report and literature review.

Mauro Angela A Colonna Cristiana C Taranto Silvia S Garella Vittoria V Castelletti Francesca F Giordano Laura L Monzani Nicola Adriano NA Bernardo Luca L

Italian journal of pediatrics 20240117 1

<h4>Background</h4>Norwegian scabies is a rare dermatological manifestation that usually affects the most fragile populations, such as elderly and immunocompromised patients, and its diagnosis is quite complex, due to its low prevalence in the general population and because of a broad spectrum manifestation.<h4>Case presentation</h4>Here we describe a rare case of Norwegian scabies that was previously misdiagnosed in a sixteen year old patient affected by Down syndrome and we conducted a non-sys ...[more]

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The hidden scabies: a rare case of atypical Norwegian scabies, case report and literature review.

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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The hidden scabies: a rare case of atypical Norwegian scabies, case report and literature review.

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