Ann Dermatol.  2010 May;22(2):209-211. 10.5021/ad.2010.22.2.209.

A Case of Linear Focal Elastosis with a Family History

• Seo JK
• Chun JS
• Jung SY
• Hwang SW
• Sung HS
• Lee D

• KMID: 2265397
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2010.22.2.209

Abstract

Linear focal elastosis is an uncommon disorder typically occurring in the back region, which clinically presents as band-like striae, having a histological focal increase in abnormal elastic fibers. Until now, linear focal elastosis occurring in patients with a family history have been rarely reported. Here, we present one such case, of linear focal elastosis which occurred in a brother and sister.

Keyword

Family history; Linear focal elastosis

MeSH Terms

Elastic Tissue
Humans
Siblings

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Erythematous linear depressed patches in the 15-year-old brother and (B) whitish linear palpable plaques in the 13-year-old sister. The lesions were on their backs.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Histological examination of a specimen from the older brother showed fine, fragmented elastic fibers in the dermis and the number of elastic fibers was decreased (Verhoeff-van Gieson, ×200). (B) The specimen from the younger sister showed massive, well-demarcated, increased abnormal fragmented fibers in the dermis (Verhoeff-van Gieson, ×200).

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