title: Familial eruptive dermatofibromas in atopic dermatitis.
abstract: Multiple eruptive dermatofibromas (MEDF) are rare and their aetiology is unknown. More than half of the patients with MEDF have underlying diseases, and more than 80% of the underlying diseases are immune mediated. Familial cases suggesting a genetic cause have also been reported. We report a case of familial eruptive dermatofibromas associated with atopic dermatitis, possibly caused by both hereditary factors and compromised immunity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Turkey. aycacordan@yahoo.com
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Yazici
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Baz
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ikizoglu
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Koca
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kokturk
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Apa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000235:genetics* / Q000276:immunology; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000235:genetics* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree