Symmetrical acrokeratoderma: A peculiar entity in China? Clinicopathologic and immunopathologic study of 34 new cases - 14/02/14
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Abstract |
Background |
Symmetrical acrokeratoderma seems to be a new disorder in China, and 138 cases have been reported in the Chinese literature.
Objective |
We sought to summarize the clinicopathologic features and immunophenotyping of inflammatory cells in 34 new cases.
Methods |
Clinical data of 34 patients were prospectively collected over 4 years. Histopathology and immunostaining of infiltrated cells were performed in 27 and 9 patients, respectively.
Results |
Brown to black hyperkeratotic patches were symmetrically distributed over the acral regions in 33 cases and on the scalp in 1 case, with a whitish change after water contact or sweating. The condition was aggravated in summer and alleviated in winter in 33 patients. History of ichthyosis vulgaris was seen in 23 cases. The typical histopathology included epidermal hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, and papillary dermal perivascular infiltrate of lymphohistiocytes. Number of CD3+, CD4+, and CD8+ cells increased in lesional and perilesional skin compared with normal-appearing skin. The skin lesions developed slowly but were confined to the acral predilection sites after the mean follow-up of 25.4 ± 13.8 months.
Limitations |
The follow-up time was short.
Conclusion |
This disorder may represent a peculiar dermatosis that is frequently associated with ichthyosis vulgaris. No specific therapy is available for the disorder.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : friction melanosis, histopathology, ichthyosis vulgaris, immunohistochemistry, symmetrical acrokeratoderma, terra firma-forme dermatosis
Plan
Supported by the Innovative Team Fund of Guangdong Medical College (grant No. TD1103) and Outstanding Master Dissertation Cultivation Fund of Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical College (grant No. YS1102). |
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Dr Zhen Liu and Dr Ying Zhou contributed equally to this work. |
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Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
Vol 70 - N° 3
P. 533-538 - mars 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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