A 14-year-old boy with painful oral lesions
Journal: Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
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Abstract
This case concerns a boy presenting with oral pain and multiple mucocutaneous lesions such as mucositis, conjunctivitis, and a rash on the trunk, extremities, and genitalia. The presence of mild respiratory complaints raised suspicion of an extrapulmonary manifestation of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, known as Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced Rash and Mucositis (MIRM). The patient underwent conservative treatment and was monitored to prevent chronic sequels such as ocular damage or sicca keratoconjunctivits.
Authors
Martijn Van Vliet, Frank Smit
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