Ann Dermatol.  2008 Dec;20(4):244-246. 10.5021/ad.2008.20.4.244.

A Case of Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis

• Kim EH
• Kang HY

• KMID: 2156405
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2008.20.4.244

Abstract

Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis (AMVC) is a type of idiopathic noninflammatory macular atrophy that occurs in young individuals. It is clinically characterized by shallow, sharply demaracated depressions of various shapes. Considering that atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis can be mistaken as scarring and artifact dermatitis, it is important for physicians to distinguish this condition and to diagnose it correctly.

Keyword

Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis; Atrophoderma vermiculata; Scar

MeSH Terms

Artifacts
Atrophy
Cicatrix
Depression
Dermatitis

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Slightly atrophic pits on the chin.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Biopsy from the lesional skin showed a normal epidermal thickness, scarce inflammation and the absence of fibrosis (H&E, ×100). (B) Biopsy from the lesional skin showed small fragmented elastic fibers in the papillary dermis (Verhoeff van Gieson stain, ×400).

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