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Dysplastic cutaneous osteomatosis. A unique case of true osteoma
Archives of Dermatology
|December 1, 1981
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A rare case of infant dermal calcification was observed. The condition showed abnormal alkaline phosphatase levels and calcified osteoid deposits in the skin.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Pathology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Dermal calcification is a rare condition in infants.
- Understanding its etiology and prognosis is crucial for pediatric care.
Observation:
- A 14-month-old female infant presented with a unique case of dermal calcification.
- Routine laboratory tests were normal, except for elevated heat-labile alkaline phosphatase.
Findings:
- Skin biopsy revealed irregularly shaped deposits of calcified osteoid.
- Osteoblasts were present within the calcified deposits.
Implications:
- The specific cause and long-term outlook for this infant's condition remain unknown.
- Further research is needed to delineate the pathophysiology and clinical course of this rare disorder.
Abstract:
A unique cas of dermal calcification occurred in a 14-month-old femal infant. Results of all pertinent laboratory data obtained on this patient were within normal limits except for an elevation of the heat labile fraction of alkaline phosphatase. A skin biopsy specimen showed irregularly shaped deposits of calcified osteoid with osteoblasts. As yet, neither the cause nor the prognosis of this disease has been delineated.