Bilateral suborbital rash: a dermatologic manifestation of neuropsychiatric disease in a pediatric patient

Dermatol Online J. 2014 May 16;20(5):22645.

Abstract

A 10-year-old girl presented with a new onset bilateral suborbital rash. Dermatologic examination revealed violaceous, non-tender, well-demarcated patches with an atypical distribution and pigmentation. After further investigation, a diagnosis of Munchausen syndrome was made and the patient was referred to her primary care provider for further management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Exanthema / psychology*
  • Facial Dermatoses / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Munchausen Syndrome / diagnosis*