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Giant centrifugal miliaria profunda
1Department of Dermatology, Children's Hospital, Camperdown, Australia.
Pediatric Dermatology
|June 1, 1990
Summary
A rare skin condition, giant centrifugal miliaria profunda, caused white plaques on an infant
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Histopathology
- Sweat Gland Physiology
Background:
- Miliaria profunda is a heat-induced sweat gland occlusion disorder.
- It typically presents as deep-seated papules or nodules.
Observation:
- A 4-month-old infant presented with rapidly enlarging, white plaques.
- Lesions were located at sites of occlusive tape application, often over venous or arterial punctures.
Findings:
- Microscopic examination revealed sweat duct occlusion and extravasation of sweat into the dermis.
- These findings are consistent with miliaria profunda.
Implications:
- This case describes a previously unrecognized variant of miliaria profunda.
- The term "giant centrifugal miliaria profunda" is proposed for this distinct clinical entity.