J Korean Geriatr Soc.  2012 Dec;16(4):217-220. 10.4235/jkgs.2012.16.4.217.

Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji

• Kim MS
• Choi H
• Na CH
• Choi KC
• Shin BS

• KMID: 2188295
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4235/jkgs.2012.16.4.217

Abstract

Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji is a rare type of erythroderma of the elderly and consists of flat-topped erythematous papules that coalesce, forming diffuse sheets that characteristically spare skin folds (so called 'deck-chair' sign). The etiopathogenesis of the disease remains unknown, but a number of cases have demonstrated the connection of this disorder with malignancy, mainly cutaneous T cell lymphoma. We report a case of papuloerythroderma of Ofuji unassociated with underlying malignancy, with the biopsy specimen showing nonspecific eczematous findings. There are cases of papuloerythroderma of Ofuji associated with malignancy, and one needs to be mindful of such in examinations.

Keyword

Deck-chair sign; Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji

MeSH Terms

Aged
Biopsy
Dermatitis, Exfoliative
Humans
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous
Skin