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Milia en plaque in a bilateral submandibular distribution
M S García Sánchez1, P Gómez Centeno, E Rosen
1Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of Galicia, Faculty of Medicine, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|May 8, 1999
Summary
Milia en plaque, a rare skin condition, usually affects the area behind the ears. This case highlights its occurrence in the submandibular region of an elderly woman, confirmed by histology.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Histopathology
Background:
- Milia en plaque is a rare cutaneous disorder.
- It characteristically presents in the retroauricular area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report an unusual presentation of Milia en plaque.
- To document the bilateral submandibular occurrence of this condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report of an 84-year-old woman.
- Clinical diagnosis of Milia en plaque.
- Confirmation via histological examination.
Main Results:
- Milia en plaque occurred bilaterally.
- The affected area was the submandibular region, an atypical location.
- Histological findings confirmed the diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Milia en plaque can present in unusual locations, such as the submandibular region.
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of Milia en plaque.