Interesting Mucocutaneous Manifestations in COVID-19 Infection or Vaccination Confirmed by Histopathology: A Case Series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mucocutaneous complications or adverse events due to SARS-CoV-2 infection or vaccination have been well delineated in the literature, respectively. Most eruptions are considered mild and self-limiting; however, for the atypical cases with a tentative clinical diagnosis, performing a biopsy and histopathological assessment is pivotal to confirm the diagnosis and subsequently prescribe a more tailored treatment. Despite the diverse reporting of such incidents globally, most studies restrict the rate of biopsied cases to less than 15%.

Case presentations

This case series elucidates 20 patients referred to the tertiary dermatology clinic, including 14 COVID-19 infection-related eruptions such as lichen planus (LP), cutaneous vasculitis, pityriasis rosea (PR), discoi

SUBMITTER: Pour Mohammad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10829034 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature