1. [Elastoma perforans serpigiosum].
- Author
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Schneider W and Bock H
- Subjects
- Adult, Darier Disease etiology, Humans, Hyperplasia, Male, Neck, Syndrome, Darier Disease pathology
- Abstract
After a survey of the literature a case of "elastoma perforans serpiginosum" - characteristic from the clinical and histological viewpoint - is discussed. Our findings reveal that it deals with an "elastica-degeneration" within a zone of inflammation. Its catabolic products are discharged as necrotic masses through the epithelium or the follicles to the outside. Despite of the imposing clinical appearance it is not primarily a keratosis. The massive proliferation is secondary. The "forceps-like" enclosure of necrotic masses by proliferating epithelium may stimulate a space within the follicle. Aetiopathogenesis and therapy are discussed.
- Published
- 1976