Congenital varicella of the upper limb. A preventable disaster

J Hand Surg Br. 1995 Feb;20(1):115-7. doi: 10.1016/s0266-7681(05)80029-4.

Abstract

Two patients with a rare form of congenital varicella involving the upper limb are described. The spectrum of disease, pathophysiology, principles of management and prevention are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chickenpox / congenital*
  • Chickenpox / surgery
  • Female
  • Hand Dermatoses / congenital*
  • Hand Dermatoses / surgery
  • Hand Dermatoses / virology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious*
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects*
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Skin Ulcer / congenital*
  • Skin Ulcer / surgery
  • Skin Ulcer / virology