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[Post-traumatic scleroedema adultorum (Buschke)]
1Dermatologischen Klinik und Poliklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
Dermatosen in Beruf Und Umwelt. Occupation and Environment
|September 1, 1989
Summary
Traumatic skin conditions like scleredema adultorum can develop after blunt neck trauma. This case suggests a probable link between injury and the subsequent skin induration, diagnosed years later.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Scleredema adultorum (Buschke) is a rare connective tissue disorder.
- It typically presents as diffuse, non-pitting skin induration, often affecting the neck, shoulders, and upper back.
Observation:
- A 48-year-old male presented with neck skin induration.
- The onset occurred a few days following blunt trauma to the neck region.
Findings:
- A diagnosis of scleredema adultorum was established three years after the initial trauma.
- The patient's history and absence of other related conditions supported the diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case highlights a probable traumatic etiology for scleredema adultorum.
- Further research may elucidate the mechanisms linking trauma to this skin condition.