Chronic active Epstein–Barr virus and hydroa vacciniforme‐like lymphoproliferative disorder in a pediatric patient complicated by fatal ruptured cerebral artery aneurysm

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Hydroa vacciniforme‐like lymphoproliferative disorder (HV‐LPD) is a rare cutaneous form of chronic active Epstein–Barr virus (CAEBV) that presents with vesicular lesions induced by sun‐exposure. Arterial aneurysm is a rare but potentially fatal complication of CAEBV and HV‐LPD.

Keywords

• arterial aneurysm
• CAEBV
• HV‐LPD