disseminated cutaneous gangrene

der·ma·ti·tis gan·gre·no·sa in·fan·tum

a bullous or pustular eruption, of uncertain origin, followed by necrotic ulcers or extensive gangrene in children under 2 years of age; if untreated, death may result from hematogenous infection, such as liver abscess. Synonym(s): disseminated cutaneous gangrene, ecthyma gangrenosum, pemphigus gangrenosus (1)

disseminated cutaneous gangrene

Uncertain; possible modern translations of this antiquated term include dermatitis gangangrenosa infantum or staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.