@article{ajcmr20221016,
author={{Bolaji, Otike-Odibi and Ichechiek, Ujile},
title={Prevalence, Aetiology and Diagnostic Accuracy for Erythroderma in a Tertiary Centre in Portharcourt, Nigeria},
journal={American Journal of Clinical Medicine Research},
volume={10},
number={1},
pages={27--31},
year={2022},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajcmr/10/1/6},
issn={2328-403X},
abstract={Background: Erythroderma is a rare, life threatening dermatological emergency with multiple underlying aetiologies. Methods: We reviewed the clinical, laboratory and histologic findings of 22 patients diagnosed with erythroderma, who were managed in the dermatology unit over six years (from 2016 to 2021). Results: Symptoms were scaly lesions, generalized rash, itching, fever, pustules, and on examination there was lichenification. The Male to Female ratio was 1.75:1 with a mean age at diagnosis of 41.6+17.3 years. The causative factors were commonly idiopathic (59 %) and drug-induced (9%). Others were psoriasis, lichen planus, and onchodermatitis. The comorbidities identified were HIV and Chronic kidney disease. Test of agreement between clinical and pathological diagnosis was 62.5%. Conclusion: Erythroderma is more common in men, aetiology was mostly idiopathic Test of agreement between clinical and pathological diagnosis was 62.5, showing biopsies are an important aid in making a definitive diagnosis.},
doi={10.12691/ajcmr-10-1-6}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}