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Porokeratosis in association with lymphoedema.

Authors :
Pearson IC
Cox NH
Ostlere LS
Marsden RA
Mortimer PS
Source :
Clinical and experimental dermatology [Clin Exp Dermatol] 2005 Mar; Vol. 30 (2), pp. 152-4.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

We describe four patients in whom porokeratosis coexisted with lympoedema of the legs. A possible pathogenetic link between the two disorders is discussed, as well as the therapeutic implications and the novel physical sign of lymphoedema bulging through the porokeratotic lesions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0307-6938
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical and experimental dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15725243
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2230.2004.01697.x