PALMOPLANTAR ERYTHRODYSESTHESIA AS A DIAGNOSTIC SIGN IN COVID-19
posted: Jan. 25, 2021.
In this review of 666 adult patients admitted with viral pneumonia due to COVID-19 infection, 304 (45.7%) presented with mucocutaneous involvement. Of these 304 patients, 121 (39.8%) had palmoplantar involvement, and 22 (7.2%) reported an early burning sensation of the palms and soles with or without redness or swelling around the time of symptom onset.
Reddish-to-brown acral macules (arrows) and plantar fine desquamation in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. |
Based on this study, palmoplantar erythrodysesthesia appears to be an additional mucocutaneous manifestation of COVID-19. Examination of the palms and soles in patients with suspected COVID-19 infection may provide useful information.
Source: Margaret Hammond, MD, Practice Update [1/20/21] via Dr. Allen Jacobs
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News