| Laptop computer-induced erythema ab igne in a child and review of the literature. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20921068 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report here the case of a 12-year-old boy with erythema ab igne on his left thigh caused by the use of a laptop computer. This is the youngest of the 10 reported patients with this laptop-induced dermatosis since its first description in 2004. Erythema ab igne is a reticular, pigmented, sometimes telangiectatic dermatosis that is caused by prolonged exposure to a heat or infrared source. In laptop-induced erythema ab igne, the localization on the thighs and asymmetry are characteristic. The heat originates from the optical drive, the battery, or the ventilation fan of the computer. |
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Authors:
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Andreas W Arnold; Peter H Itin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2010-10-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 126 ISSN: 1098-4275 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-02 Completed Date: 2010-11-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: e1227-30 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland. aarnold@uhbs.ch |
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Child Diagnosis, Differential Erythema / etiology* Hot Temperature / adverse effects* Humans Leg Dermatoses / etiology* Male Microcomputers* Telangiectasis / etiology Thigh* Video Games |
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