[Diagnostic image (321). A girl with 'bruises' on her abdomen]

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2007 Apr 28;151(17):966.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

A 12-year-old girl presented with a reticular skin abnormality on her abdomen, which was caused by the frequent use of hot water bottles to relieve her chronic stomachache. This skin condition is called erythema ab igne.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / therapy*
  • Child
  • Erythema / diagnosis
  • Erythema / etiology*
  • Female
  • Hot Temperature / adverse effects*
  • Humans