A Case of Papular Elastorrhexis: Differential Diagnosis with Eruptive Collagenoma / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 49-51, 2017.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-27294
ABSTRACT
Papular elastorrhexis is a rare entity, possibly a form of connective tissue nevi, characterized by asymptomatic white papules on the trunk and extremities first appearing during childhood or adolescence. Histopathologically, the elastic fibers are decreased and may appear in thin and fragmented forms. This rare condition has clinical and histological findings that overlap with those of other connective tissue nevi, making diagnosis a challenge for dermatologists. Herein we report the case of a 27-year-old Korean female presenting with asymptomatic 2~5 mm sized whitish papules on both extremities and showing histopathologic findings of increased layers of collagen fibers and decreased and fragmented elastic fibers in the dermis.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Collagen
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Connective Tissue
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Dermis
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Diagnosis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Elastic Tissue
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Extremities
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Nevus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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