Impetigo herpetiformis with hyperparathyroidism

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2005 Nov;19(6):743-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2005.01293.x.

Abstract

Impetigo herpetiformis, first described by Hebra, is a rare pustular disorder that primarily affects pregnant women and it is often complicated by an increased risk of spontaneous abortion. A commonly associated hypocalcemia often appears with hypoparathyroidism. Here we report a case of complicated impetigo herpetiformis without hypocalcemia paired with a compensatory hyperparathyroidism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dermatitis Herpetiformis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperparathyroidism / complications*
  • Hypocalcemia / complications*
  • Impetigo / complications*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*