V Paoletti, A Mammarella, S Basili, M Paradiso, M Di Franco, A De Matteis, A Musca
BACKGROUND: Between extra-hepatic manifestations of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection particular interest is focused on some dermatological diseases such as: leukocytoclastic vasculitis, oral lichen planus, pruritus-urticaria, psoriasis, etc. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of some dermatoses in our population of patients with HCV infection and describe the more characteristics clinical pictures. METHODS: Ninety-six patients (36 men and 60 women) aged from 35 to 74 years with HCV documented by 3rd generation ELISA and RIBA tests were prospectively examined for 3 years to determine the prevalence of some skin disorders, reported as associated with HCV infection...
December 2002: Panminerva Medica