Primary anetoderma.
Primary anetoderma is a rare disorder characterized by sac-like herniations and depressions in previously normal skin. On histologic examination, elastic fibers are destroyed by an inflammatory infiltrate. We describe a striking case of primary anetoderma and review the classification, differential diagnosis, causes, and treatment.
Department of Dermatology, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA.
R M
RM
Ricci
J J
JJ
Meffert
M L
ML
McCollough
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004547:Elastic Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology