Papular Elastorrhexis in Brother and Sister.
- Author:
Hyun Joon KIM
1
;
Suck Joon JUNG
;
Eun Joo PARK
;
Chul Woo KIM
;
Hee Jin JO
;
Kwang Ho KIM
;
Kwang Joong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Anyang, Korea. kkj51818@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Papular elastorrhexis
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Child;
Collagen;
Elastic Tissue;
Extremities;
Humans;
Siblings*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2007;45(1):82-86
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Papular elastorrhexis is a rare disorder in which children or adolescents present with asymptomatic, non-follicular, 1~5 mm firm white papules on the trunk and extremities. Histologically, there are focal areas of collagen homogenization with decreased and fragmented elastic fibers. Most reported cases are sporadic, but familial occurrence has been described. We report an uncommon and interesting case of papular elastorrhexis in both a brother and sister.
