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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2020; 8(16): 3578-3582
Published online Aug 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i16.3578
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis with airway mucosa involvement: A case report
Lu-Lu Li, Yuan-Qiang Lu, Tong Li
Lu-Lu Li, Yuan-Qiang Lu, Tong Li, Department of Emergency Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Li LL was involved in data curation, provision of resources, investigation and writing of the original draft; Li T performed data curation and formal analysis, participated in the investigation, project administration, methodology design, software utilization, data visualization, writing, reviewing and editing of the manuscript; Lu YQ took part in the provision of resources, supervision of the study, reviewing and editing of the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Tong Li, MD, PhD, Chief Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China. drli@mail.zju.edu.cn
Received: March 9, 2020
Peer-review started: March 9, 2020
First decision: June 18, 2020
Revised: June 26, 2020
Accepted: July 15, 2020
Article in press: July 15, 2020
Published online: August 26, 2020
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Core Tip

Core tip: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare dermatologic reaction characterized by an erythematous rash with fever, leukocytosis and pustular erosions. We report a 42-year-old Chinese woman who developed serious AGEP involving the airway mucosa. Following treatment with intravenous methylprednisolone, the patient was eventually discharged in good condition. This case represents a rare clinical feature of AGEP and an important finding for clinicians.