Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To report a case of allergic lymphangitis in a child, improving recognition and preventing mismanagement. INTRODUCTION: Allergic lymphangitis is a relatively rare disease. In children, the occurrence of allergic lymphangitis following mosquito bites has been relatively less frequently reported. METHODS: We report a case of allergic lymphangitis in a child. A boy developed linear erythema on his arm following a mosquito bite, leading to the diagnosis of allergic lymphangitis. Antiallergic treatment was administered with favorable outcome. RESULTS: Allergic lymphangitis is an allergic disorder that does not require antibiotic treatment. CONCLUSION: In the absence of infection markers, if the patient shows rapidly developing erythematous linear lesions after exposure to arthropods, allergic lymphangitis should be considered and empirical antibacterial treatment should be restricted.