Guttate Psoriasis Triggered by Perianal Cellulitis Due to Group B Streptococci
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Case Report

Guttate Psoriasis Triggered by Perianal Cellulitis Due to Group B Streptococci

Turk J Dermatol 2009;3(3):73-76
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Abstract

A 60-year-old man presented with a seven-month history of recurrent swelling, pain and warmth of bilateral ears and a four month history of coughing, tenderness over trachea.

Dermatological examination revealed redness, swelling and tenderness of the cartilaginous portion of the ears. A biopsy showed perichondrial lymphocytes and neutrophilic infiltration and fibrosis. According to clinical, histological and radyologic findings, he was diagnosed as "relapsing polychondritis". Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by recurrent inflamation of articular and non-articular cartilaginous tissue. Antibodies to type II collagen in cartilage are found. Here, a case of relapsing polychondritis

Keywords: Auricula, chondritis, relapsing polychondritis