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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Posterior cervical instrumented fusion case complicated by acute generalized erythematous pustulosis.

Ali Bakhsh, Masna Inam, Sebastian Trifoi, Mohammad Saleemi, Oluwaseun Sobowale, Narendra Rath, Neil Buxton, Marcus de Matas

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Ali BakhshDepartment of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool L9 7LJ, United Kingdom.
Masna InamDepartment of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool L9 7LJ, United Kingdom.
Sebastian TrifoiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool L9 7LJ, United Kingdom.
Mohammad SaleemiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool L9 7LJ, United Kingdom.
Oluwaseun SobowaleDepartment of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool L9 7LJ, United Kingdom.
Narendra RathDepartment of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool L9 7LJ, United Kingdom.
Neil BuxtonDepartment of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool L9 7LJ, United Kingdom.
Marcus de MatasDepartment of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool L9 7LJ, United Kingdom.

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Abstract

This case report describes the first case of acute generalised erythematous pustulosis (AGEP) following cervical spinal surgery. A 74-year-old male post-operatively developed a painful, exudative bullous rash progressing from the posterior cervical wound site. Initial management with antibiotics for suspected cellulitis failed, leading to further investigation and a diagnosis of AGEP by dermatology. Treatment with topical steroids resulted in rapid improvement, indicating the importance of early recognition and intervention. The patient developed secondary wound infection requiring surgical debridement. AGEP is linked to IL36RN gene mutations. This case underscores the necessity for clinicians to consider AGEP in peri-operative skin reactions, emphasizing early steroid intervention and vigilant monitoring for secondary infections.

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PMCPMC11896790

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