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Ichthyosiform large plaque parapsoriasis: report of a rare entity

Falguni Nag1, Arghyaprasun Ghosh, Projna Biswas

  • 1Department of Dermatology, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology
|October 2, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Large plaque parapsoriasis (LPP) is a rare scaly skin condition. This report details an unusual ichthyosiform presentation of LPP, highlighting its rarity in dermatological literature.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Large plaque parapsoriasis (LPP) is an idiopathic, chronic scaly dermatosis.
  • LPP is commonly seen in middle-aged individuals across all races and regions.
  • LPP and its variants are closely associated with the patch stage of mycosis fungoides.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of ichthyosiform large plaque parapsoriasis.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and clinical significance of rare LPP variants.

Main Methods:

  • Case report and literature review.
  • Clinical and histopathological examination of the patient's skin lesions.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with an ichthyosiform variant of LPP, a presentation not commonly described.
  • Histopathological findings were consistent with LPP, despite the unusual ichthyosiform morphology.

Conclusions:

  • Ichthyosiform LPP is a rare variant of parapsoriasis that requires careful clinical and pathological evaluation.
  • Recognition of rare LPP presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management, distinguishing it from mycosis fungoides.
Keywords:
Ichthyosiformlarge plaque parapsoriasismycosis fungoides

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