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Crusted Piloleiomyoma with mental retardation: a rare association

Sangeeta Kamboj1, Raj Kumar Sharma, Amit Kumar

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, India. dermasony@gmail.com

Indian Journal of Dermatology
|January 6, 2010
PubMed

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Piloleiomyoma, a rare benign smooth muscle tumor, can occur in individuals with mental retardation. This case highlights an unusual crusted piloleiomyoma in a mentally impaired child, emphasizing the potential association.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pathology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Piloleiomyoma is an uncommon benign neoplasm originating from arrector pili smooth muscle.
  • Clinically presents as solitary or multiple reddish-brown, dome-shaped papules/nodules.
  • An association with mental retardation in some patients with multiple piloleiomyomas is noted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of piloleiomyoma in a mentally retarded child.
  • To describe the unusual crusted presentation of the lesions.
  • To further investigate the link between piloleiomyoma and mental retardation.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a mentally retarded patient with piloleiomyoma.
  • Clinical description of skin lesions on the foot.
  • Histopathological examination to confirm diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with characteristic piloleiomyoma lesions.
  • One lesion exhibited unusual crusting.
  • Histopathology confirmed piloleiomyoma.

Conclusions:

  • Piloleiomyoma can occur in mentally retarded individuals.
  • The crusted nature of the lesions in this case is rare.
  • Reinforces the need for further research into the association between piloleiomyoma and mental retardation.
Keywords:
Crustingmental retardationpiloleiomyoma

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