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KMID : 0366220070420010048
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Korean Journal of Hematology
2007 Volume.42 No. 1 p.48 ~ p.52
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A Case of Autoerythrocyte Sensitization Syndrome in an Adult Male
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Shin Ho -Sik
Park Chan-Ho
Lee Chan-Woo
Je Ho-Jun
Kang Hun-Dae
Lee Sang-Hark
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Abstract
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Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome (Gardner-Diamond syndrome), also known as painful bruising syndrome or psychogenic purpura, is characterized by sudden and spontaneous painful bruising and swelling on both extremities, and is a psychologically induced painful bruising condition. The exact etiology of the syndrome is an enigma, even today. It occurs primarily in young to middle-aged women who usually have psychogenic disorders. A diagnosis of this syndrome is made on the basis of the clinical history, dermatological examination complemented by a positive autoerythrocyte sensitization test, psychiatric evaluation and the absence of any organic cause. We present a 20-year-old man with characteristic features of this syndrome, who had a positive autoerythrocyte sensitization test. To our knowledge, this is the first case in an adult male reported in the Korean literature. (Korean J Hematol 2007;42:48-52.)
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KEYWORD
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Autoerythrocyte Sensitization Syndrome, Gardner-Diamond syndrome, Painful bruising syndrome, Psychogenic purpura
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