Atypical staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: it could be battered child syndrome
Taïeb, A.; Lasek-Duriez, A.
Revue Medicale Suisse 4(155): 1107-1108; 1110-1111
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1660-9379 PMID: 18610724 Document Number: 620266
A case of pseudo staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is presented and discussed within the clinical spectrum of the battered child syndrome. The authors underline the behavior of the parents in this setting, which can mislead the physician in charge. Dermatologic symptoms are important to make a diagnosis of the battered child syndrome.