Korean J Dermatol.  1986 Oct;24(5):739-742.

A Case of Porokeratosis Plantaris Plamaris et Disseminata

• Park SH

Abstract

Porokeratosis plantaris palmaris et disseminata is a rare variant of porokeratosis. A 37-year-old patient has been affected for about 2 years by mildly discornforting numerous, 1-3mm sized, keratotic lesions of the trunk and limbs, especially on the palms and soles. Histopathologically the diagnosis of porokeratosis was established by demonstration of a cornoid larnella. The family tree of the patient is compatible with autosomal dominant inheritance. The patient has been treated with topical 5-fluorouracil with little auccess.

Keyword

Porokeratosis plantaris palmaris et disseminata; Topical 5 - fluorouracil

MeSH Terms

Adult
Diagnosis
Extremities
Fluorouracil
Humans
Pedigree
Porokeratosis*
Wills
Fluorouracil