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Acute cutaneous distension syndrome

Síndrome de distensão cutânea aguda

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Definition

A common sequela of acute oedema, especially of the lower extremities. It manifests as blisters, which may be mistaken for an immunobullous disorder, (acute oedema blisters); or as superficial fissuring and inflammation of the skin (eczéma craquelé).

Index Terms

Acute cutaneous distension syndromeAcute oedema blistersEczema craquelé due to acute distension of the skin