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1Service de dermatologie-vénérologie, CHU Ibn Rochd, 1, rue des Hôpitaux, Quartier des Hôpitaux, 20360 Casablanca, Maroc.
Background:
Herein we report a rare case of acquired palmoplantar keratoderma in association with myxoedema and hypothyroidism.
Patients And Methods:
A 53-year-old woman presented with palmoplantar keratoderma, dry skin, muscular weakness and cramps for 9 months. The laboratory work-up revealed autoimmune thyroiditis with hypothyroidism. Skin biopsy showed chronic eczema. Other causes of acquired palmoplantar keratoderma were ruled out. Rapid improvement was achieved within 3 weeks of institution of hormone replacement therapy.
Discussion:
Although this association is very rare, hypothyroidism must be suspected in patients with acquired palmoplantar keratoderma, particularly when it occurs in association with systemic symptoms.
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