AUTOERYTHROCYTE SENSITIZATION SYNDROME.

Abstract

Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is characterized by lesions which are ill dened, tender, recurrent and spontaneous in nature . There are fewer than 200 case reports[1]. A 40 year old married female, agricultural labourer by occupation came to our OPD with history of recurrent painful petechiae and ecchymosis over both upper and lower extremities since 7 years. The episodes were frequent and were heralded by pain and edema of legs, followed by petechiae progressing to ecchymosis within a day. Lesions occurred at intervals of 7 to 10 days. Not associated with itching ,fever, joint pains or any other symptoms. She was excessively worried since her mother's demise and had low level of mood when visited. It typically occurs in middle-aged females with underlying psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorders.