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Severe Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy Developing in A Late Term Primigravida: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Gynecology and Obstetrics

Abstract

Background: Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy [PEP] is a benign inflammatory dermatosis of pregnancy of unknown etiology developing in the third trimester as an intensely pruritic rash and inflamed striae with peri-umbilical sparing. It is a self-limiting condition which resolves after delivery and has no maternal or fetal adverse effects. There are no specific investigations. Diagnosis is based on history and typical clinical features. Emollients, topical corticosteroids and oral antihistamines provide symptomatic relief, though a few patients with severe symptoms may require a short course of oral or injectable corticosteroids. Autologous hemotherapy is a safe option and can be considered in severe conditions.
Case summary: This report describes an unusual patient with singleton pregnancy presenting at 41 weeks gestation with sudden onset intense itching and rash on abdomen, upper part of legs and arms. We have summarized current literature related to PEP and evaluated the variations in clinical presentations, relevant etiopathogenesis and treatment options.

DOI

10.21608/ijma.2020.22209.1084

Keywords

polymorphic, Dermatosis, Pruritis, Peri-umbilical sparing, Pregnancy

Authors

First Name

Shashwati

Last Name

Sen

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Affiliation

Mohak Hospital and Research Centre, Stanley Road, Prayagraj

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shashwati.sarkar@gmail.com

City

Prayagraj

Orcid

0000-0002-7226-5492

First Name

Harish

Last Name

Srivastava

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Affiliation

Mohak Hospital and Research Centre, Stanley Road, Prayagraj

Email

mohakhospitalallahabad@gmail.com

City

Prayagraj

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First Name

Gautam

Last Name

Sen

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Affiliation

Sr. DMO, Railway Hospital, Prayagraj

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gautamsen2001@gmail.com

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Prayagraj

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Volume

2

Article Issue

2

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13522

Issue Date

2020-04-01

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2020-01-20

Publish Date

2020-04-01

Page Start

328

Page End

331

Print ISSN

2636-4174

Online ISSN

2682-3780

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IJMA_Volume 2_Issue 2_Pages 328-331.pdf

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International Journal of Medical Arts

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22 Jan 2023