Author: Yasmin Sultan /Â Editor: Adrian Boyle / Reviewer: Tadgh Moriarty, Rebecca Ford / Codes: DP2, SLO1 /Â Published: 20/08/2020 / Reviewed: 15/07/2024
A 46-year-old man attends the Emergency Department (ED) with an itchy rash on both his forearms. It started yesterday evening, and has worsened today. He spent yesterday weeding his garden in the sunshine, wearing gloves and a short-sleeved t-shirt. He has no prior history of skin disease or any comorbidity and is taking no medications.
On examination there are erythematous linear patches, weals and developing blisters over both forearms (shown). The remainder of his skin is unaffected.
Module Content
Rashes - PEM Induction
Rashes are difficult to diagnose in both children and adults. The key is to be able to identify the important types (anaphylaxis urticaria, meningitis, non-accidental injury), and then manage to learn about the rest slowly
Soft Tissue Injuries of the Hand
This session presents a logical approach to the assessment, diagnosis and management of soft-tissue hand injuries in the ED, including suggested indications for early hand specialist referrals.
Hereditary Angioedema
Patients frequently attend the emergency department (ED) with episodes of cutaneous and mucosal swelling.
8 Comments
HELPFUL CASE
Nice one
good case
Excellent case
Interesting case! I have seen several examples of exposure to hogweed recently.
Thanks. what a coincidence! Seen patient this week with a typical presentation!
Nice case
nice one