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Giant centrifugal miliaria profunda
1Department of Dermatology, Children's Hospital, Camperdown, Australia.
Pediatric Dermatology
|June 1, 1990
Abstract:
A 4-month-old developed rapidly enlarging, white plaques up to several centimeters in diameter in areas where occlusive tape had been applied, almost all on the sites of venous or arterial punctures. Microscopy demonstrated the features of miliaria profunda, with sweat duct occlusion and evidence of extravasation of sweat into the dermis. This clinical entity has not been described previously, and we suggest the name giant centrifugal miliaria profunda.
Insights
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.