A Case of Keratosis Punctata of the Palmar Greses.
- Author:
Jang Soo LEE
;
Kyung Sool KWON
;
Tae An CHUNG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adult;
Capillaries;
Depression;
Epidermis;
Humans;
Keratosis*;
Parakeratosis;
Syphilis
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1981;19(3):325-329
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Keratosis punctata of palmar creases has been considered an uncommon variant of keratosis punctata, which itself is considered rare condition. Clinically our case, 32-year-old seaman, shows cup-shaped depression of the epidermis of varying size, from 1-3mrn in diameter, limited to the large flexor creases of the palms and digit. The histologic features are hyperkeratotic and slight acanthotic central epidermal depression without parakeratosis and loss of granular layer. A sparse mononuclear infilterate are seen arround the capillaries in the dermal papillas. No relationship to arsenical agents, syphilis, or genetic factors can be ascertained by history.
