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Secondary anetoderma involving a pilomatricoma
B S Shames1, A Nassif, C S Bailey
1Department of Dermatology, State University of New York, Brooklyn.
The American Journal of Dermatopathology
|October 1, 1994
Summary
This study details a rare case of secondary anetoderma linked to a pilomatricoma in an 11-year-old girl. The findings highlight a novel association between this skin condition and a specific type of benign tumor.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Pediatric Medicine
Background:
- Secondary anetoderma is a rare condition characterized by localized loss of elastic fibers in the dermis.
- It has been associated with various underlying causes including infections, inflammatory conditions, and neoplasms.
- Pilomatricoma is a common benign skin tumor typically found in children.
Observation:
- An 11-year-old girl presented with a pedunculated lesion on her shoulder.
- The lesion was soft and wrinkled, situated above a firm subcutaneous mass.
- Clinical examination suggested a potential underlying tumor.
Findings:
- Pathologic examination confirmed a pilomatricoma in the subcutaneous tissue.
- Focal loss of elastic fibers was observed in the dermis overlying the pilomatricoma.
- This represents a rare association between secondary anetoderma and pilomatricoma.
Implications:
- This case expands the known associations of secondary anetoderma.
- It suggests that pilomatricoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of secondary anetoderma, particularly in pediatric patients.
- Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms linking pilomatricoma to dermal elastic fiber loss.