Penicillamine-induced elastosis of the mucosal lip - 08/08/11
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Long-term penicillamine therapy has been associated with alterations in dermal elastic tissue. Well-described associated dermatoses include pseudo-pseudoxanthoma elasticum, acquired cutis laxa, elastosis perforans serpiginosa, and anetoderma. Histologically, “lumpy-bumpy”" or “bramble-bush”" morphologic changes of elastic fibers in the dermis are characteristic. Previous reports of these findings in normal-appearing skin and internal organs suggest a systemic elastolytic process. Here we report an unusual case of penicillamine-induced elastosis affecting the mucosa of the lip with characteristic histologic features.
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Vol 60 - N° 4
P. 700-703 - avril 2009 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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