Ann Dermatol.  2013 Nov;25(4):520-522. 10.5021/ad.2013.25.4.520.

Recurrent Milia-Like Idiopathic Calcinosis Cutis on the Upper Eyelid

• Shin BS
• Choi H
• Choi KC
• Kim MS

• KMID: 2265082
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2013.25.4.520

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Calcinosis*
Eyelids*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Several milia-like whitish papules on the right upper eyelid (6 years ago). (B) A solitary, firm, 5 mm sized whitish papule was observed in the same area (at present). The authors are indebted to the patient for his permission for publication.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Amorphous basophilic material surrounded by collagen fibers and fibroblasts in the papillary dermis (H&E, ×40). (B) Amorphous homogenous and basophilic material that stained black with Von Kossa stain in the upper dermis (H&E, ×40).

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