C’est bon signe. Signe de Hutchinson

JMIG 2026

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Authors: Gabriele Marcello Brodo, Lauriane Epitaux, Edmond Schmied
DOI: 10.53738/revmed.2026.22.949.48213
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Abstract

A patient initially presents with an abnormal sensation on the tip of her nose, followed by the appearance of a localized redness and oedematous macule progressively evolving into a necrotic lesion at follow-up. This dermatological finding is known as the Hutchinson's Sign, a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus along the nasociliary branch of the fifth cranial nerve. Hutchinson's sign can be associated with a risk of ocular involvement, and requires immediate systemic treatment. Ophthalmologic referral is recommended in cases of clinical suspicion of ocular globe involvement.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Ocular Infections and Treatments Dermatology and Skin Diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
JMIG
Volume
22
Issue
949
Pages
322–324
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
FR