Rubella virus-associated necrotizing granulomatous inflammation with extensive eyelid, ocular, and orbital involvement

Matthew A. Pimentel, Donna H. Kim, Lorne W. Walker, Michelle B. Noelck, Ludmila Perelygina, Kimberly A. Kripps, Victoria W. Cartwright, Tracy Funk, Sarah Green, Annie Kuo, John Ng, Solveig L. Ophaug, Ross Passo, Travis Redd, Alison Small

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Abstract

We present a case of cutaneous granulomatous disease associated with rubella virus in a 4-year-old girl without an identifiable immunodeficiency. In this case, a combination of anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-neutrophil therapies successfully treated vision-threatening eyelid, conjunctival, scleral, and orbital inflammation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1107-1111
Number of pages5
JournalPediatric dermatology
Volume40
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2023

Keywords

  • granuloma
  • rubella
  • vaccine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Dermatology

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