Pustular Eruption in the ICU Karolyn A. Wanat, MD, Carrie L. Kovarik, MD, Nicole Fett, MD The American Journal of Medicine Volume 125, Issue 8, Pages 758-760 (August 2012) DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2012.04.029 Copyright © 2012 Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 The patient had diffuse erythema over most of his body. (A) Small pustules were evident on his trunk. (B) Red to violaceous macules formed on his palms and soles. The American Journal of Medicine 2012 125, 758-760DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2012.04.029) Copyright © 2012 Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Histopathology was consistent with the diagnosis. (A) A subcorneal pustule with neutrophils and an interstitial and perivascular neutrophilic infiltrate were seen at a magnification of 40x. (B) The same findings are seen here at 100x. Gram and periodic acid-Schiff stains were negative. The American Journal of Medicine 2012 125, 758-760DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2012.04.029) Copyright © 2012 Terms and Conditions