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Malignant atrophic papulosis--Degos' syndrome
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1979
Summary
Malignant atrophic papulosis, a rare condition, caused fatal intestinal infarctions despite treatment. Electron microscopy revealed virus-like inclusions in endothelial cells, suggesting a potential viral link requiring further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Vascular pathology
- Gastroenterology
- Virology
Background:
- Malignant atrophic papulosis (MAP) is a rare and often fatal vascular disease.
- It is characterized by skin lesions and life-threatening gastrointestinal complications.
- Previous studies have not identified a definitive cause for MAP.