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Residents’corner August 2014. sQUIZ your knowledge!: Persistent papules on the lateral aspects of both palms
Alejandro Martin-gorgojoMiguel Lova-navarrosubject
medicine.medical_specialtyPast medical historymedicine.diagnostic_testbusiness.industryDermatologyMiddle AgedDermatologyAsymptomaticOrthokeratotic hyperkeratosisSurgeryKeratoderma PalmoplantarBiopsyHumansMedicineFemalemedicine.symptombusinessPalmdescription
A 52 year-old woman, with no relevant past medical history, presented with asymptomatic cutaneous lesions (that had first been noticed fifteen years before). On examination, several 2-3 mm reddish-yellow, well-defined and firm papules were noted on the lateral aspects of both hands (figure 1).What is your diagnosis (figure 1)? The answer is on the next page.The answer to sQuiz: AcrokeratoelastoidosisA biopsy of one of the lesions showed orthokeratotic hyperkeratosis with a central area bearing a [...]
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-03 | European Journal of Dermatology |