RESUMO
El síndrome de Wells o celulitis eosinofílica es una enfermedad inflamatoria de origen desconocido, de aparición infrecuente en la edad pediátrica. Suele manifestarse clínicamente como placas eritematoedematosas, nódulos, pápulas, ampollas, entre otros. Se presenta una paciente en edad pediátrica con nódulos subcutáneos asintomáticos generalizados asociados a eosinofilia grave. El estudio histopatológico de las lesiones fue compatible con celulitis de Wells. Se realizó una evaluación interdisciplinaria en busca de la causa y trastornos eosinofílicos asociados, sin resultados positivos. Se indicó tratamiento sistémico con corticoides y presentó buena respuesta, pero, ante la recidiva de las lesiones tras su suspensión, se indicó dapsona como tratamiento de segunda línea, con mejoría posterior de las lesiones y de la eosinofilia. El objetivo del reporte es presentar una paciente con una manifestación atípica de síndrome de Wells y su desafío terapéutico.
Wells' syndrome, or eosinophilic cellulitis, is an inflammatory disease of unknown origin, uncommon in the pediatric age. It usually appears clinically as erythematous and edematous plaques, nodules, papules, blisters, among other symptoms. Here we describe the case of a female pediatric patient with generalized, asymptomatic subcutaneous nodules associated with severe eosinophilia. The histopathological examination of the lesions was compatible with Wells' syndrome. An interdisciplinary evaluation was performed to establish the cause and look for associated eosinophilic disorders; the results were negative. Systemic corticosteroids were indicated and the patient had a good response; however, in view of the recurrence of the lesions after treatment discontinuation, dapsone was indicated as a second-line treatment, with subsequent improvement of the lesions and eosinophilia. The aim of this report was to describe the case of a female patient with an atypical manifestation of Wells' syndrome and the resulting therapeutic challenge.
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Humanos , Feminino , Pré-Escolar , Celulite (Flegmão)/diagnóstico , Eosinofilia/diagnósticoRESUMO
El síndrome de Wells es una afección dérmica que presenta un gran polimorfismo clínico. Es una patología autolimitada, recurrente y su origen es incierto. Reportamos el caso de una paciente de 29 años, procedente del área Central de Paraguay, comerciante, sin patología de base que consultó por edema de manos y piel. El tratamiento indicado fue corticoide vía oral y desparasitación con buena evolución y sin recidivas.
Wells syndrome is a dermal condition with a high clinical polymorphism. It is a self-limited, recurrent pathology and its origin is uncertain. We report the case of a 29-year-old female patient from the central area of Paraguay, a shopkeeper, with no underlying pathology, who consulted for hand and skin edema. The indicated treatment was oral corticosteroid and deworming with good evolution and no recurrences.
RESUMO
A Síndrome de Wells é uma desordem cutânea rara, caracterizada clinicamente por placas enduradas semelhantes à celulite. Sua patogênese é desconhecida, mas a possibilidade de hipersensibilidade local foi proposta. Relatamos um caso de uma paciente de seis anos, que apresentava placas eritêmato-edematosas em membros inferiores, cuja histopatologia evidenciou infiltrado inflamatório misto com inúmeros eosinófilos de permeio em meio à degeneração da trama colágena eosinofílica ("figuras em chama"). A única anormalidade nos exames laboratoriais foi eosinofi lia. Esta paciente apresentava hipersensibilidade à picada de insetos. Verificou-se boa resposta ao corticoide tópico. A Síndrome de Wells é um provável estado cutâneo reacional a diversos estímulos e, portanto, cabe a investigação necessária. Na presente paciente, a picada de insetos parece ter sido o fator desencadeante
Wells syndrome is a rare skin disorder clinically characterized by hardened plaques similar to cellulite. Its pathogenesis is unknown, but the possibility of local hypersensitivity has been proposed. We report the case of a six-year-old who presented with erythematous and edematous lower limbs, whose histopathology showed a mixed inflammatory infiltrate with numerous intermingled eosinophils amid eosinophilic collagen degeneration ("flame figures"). The only abnormality in laboratory tests was eosinophilia. This patient had hypersensitivity to insect bites. There was good response to topical steroids. Wells syndrome is a likely cutaneous condition in reaction to various stimuli, and therefore the necessary investigation should be made. In this patient, insects' sting seems to have been the triggering factor
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Humanos , Criança , Eosinofilia/diagnóstico , CeluliteRESUMO
El síndrome de Wells es una dermatosis de etiología desconocida. Clásicamente se presenta con pápulas o placas eritematoedematosas recidivantes, aunque existen otras variantes clínicas. Cada brote evoluciona en 2 a 4 semanas y suele dejar hiperpigmentación residual. Puede ser desencadenado por factores ambientales, entre los que se menciona la picadura de insecto. Se acompaña de eosinofilia en forma variable. El tratamiento es sintomático, con corticoides tópicos o sistémicos y antihistamínicos, pero los casos refractarios requieren una terapéutica más agresiva y la respuesta es diversa. Presentamos un caso de síndrome de Wells causado por la picadura de un insecto...
Wells syndrome is a dermatosis of unknown etiology. It classically presents with recurrent erythematous papules or plaques, but other clinical variants exist. Each bud develops in 2-4 weeks and often leaves residual hyperpigmentation. They can be triggered by various environmental factors, among which is mentioned insect bite. It is variably accompanied by eosinophilia. Treatment is mainly symptomatic, with topical or systemic corticosteroids and antihistamines, although refractory cases require a more aggressive therapeutic and their response is variable. We present a case of Wells syndrome triggered by an insect bite...
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Humanos , Masculino , Lactente , Celulite , Eosinofilia , Mordeduras e Picadas de InsetosRESUMO
El síndrome de Wells es una dermatosis de etiología desconocida. Clásicamente se presenta con pápulas o placas eritematoedematosas recidivantes, aunque existen otras variantes clínicas. Cada brote evoluciona en 2 a 4 semanas y suele dejar hiperpigmentación residual. Puede ser desencadenado por factores ambientales, entre los que se menciona la picadura de insecto. Se acompaña de eosinofilia en forma variable. El tratamiento es sintomático, con corticoides tópicos o sistémicos y antihistamínicos, pero los casos refractarios requieren una terapéutica más agresiva y la respuesta es diversa. Presentamos un caso de síndrome de Wells causado por la picadura de un insecto...(AU)
Wells syndrome is a dermatosis of unknown etiology. It classically presents with recurrent erythematous papules or plaques, but other clinical variants exist. Each bud develops in 2-4 weeks and often leaves residual hyperpigmentation. They can be triggered by various environmental factors, among which is mentioned insect bite. It is variably accompanied by eosinophilia. Treatment is mainly symptomatic, with topical or systemic corticosteroids and antihistamines, although refractory cases require a more aggressive therapeutic and their response is variable. We present a case of Wells syndrome triggered by an insect bite...(AU)