A Case of Livedo Reticularis with Summer Ulcerations.
- Author:
Jae Joon LEE
;
Inn Ki CHUN
;
Young Pio KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Livedo reticularis with summer ulceration
- MeSH:
Adult;
Ankle;
Blood Vessels;
Capillaries;
Foot;
Humans;
Leg;
Livedo Reticularis*;
Ulcer*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1986;24(5):668-670
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Livedo reticularis with summer ulceration was first reported by Feldaker et al in 1955, that is characterized by livedo reticularis and ulcerations of the legs or feet beginning primarily the summer or warmer months of the year, and healing the winter months. A 32-year old rnan has suffered from periodic painful ulcerations, which were occurred during the summer, on the both ankles and brown to bluish colored reticulated discoloration on the lower legs for about 10 years. Histopathological findings showed endothelial proliferation and partial occlusion of the dermal capillaries, fibrinoid material on the superficial blood vessels, and partial epidermal necrolysis. This patient. was treated with antiplatelet aggregating medications and antihypertensive drug.
