A Case of Milia-like Idiopathic Calcinosis Cutis in Healthy Boy.
- Author:
Hee KANG
1
;
Seong Eon KIM
;
Kun PARK
;
Sook Ja SON
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ssjmdderma@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Milia-like idiopathic calcinosis cutis
- MeSH:
Basophils;
Calcinosis*;
Calcium;
Child;
Dermis;
Down Syndrome;
Erythema;
Humans;
Male*;
Molluscum Contagiosum
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(7):868-870
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Milia-like idiopathic calcinosis cutis (MICC) is a peculiar subtype of idiopathic calcinosis cutis, characterized by clinically resembling milia, and the majority of the cases are associated with Down syndrome. We report a rare case of MICC which was not associated with Down syndrome. A healthy 10-year-old boy presented with whitish papules surrounded by erythema on the back. Some of the papules were umbilicated or crusted, therefore, they gave a clinical impression as molluscum contagiosum. Histopathologic findings of the papule showed calcium deposits as amorphous, basophilic mass on the upper dermis and focal transepidermal elimination of calcium, which were compatible with MICC.
