A case of focal dermal hypoplasia (Goltz) syndrome with exophytic granulation tissue treated by curettage and photodynamic therapy.
Focal dermal hypoplasia (Goltz) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by cutaneous, ectodermal and mesodermal defects. We present a case in which painful, exophytic granulation tissue has been the main symptom over the past 15 years. After unsatisfactory results with a number of treatment modalities including topical steroids, silver-nitrate applications, cryotherapy, curettage, excision and pulsed-dye laser, we achieved significant benefit with curettage in combination with photodynamic therapy. Although impaired wound healing has been described in focal dermal hypoplasia, this is, to our knowledge, the first time that pyogenic granuloma-like lesions have been reported.
Dermatological Surgery and Laser Unit, St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. rajmallipeddi@yahoo.co.uk
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Chaudhry
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Darley
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Kurwa
D000328:Adult; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003475:Curettage; D005260:Female; D005489:Focal Dermal Hypoplasia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006097:Granulation Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; C475457:methyl 5-aminolevulinate; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid