Reticular variant of mid-dermal elastolysis after insertion of a pacemaker.
Summary Mid-dermal elastolysis is an unusual process characterized by the absence of the elastic fibres within the mid-dermis. The disappearance of these fibres causes fine wrinkles (type 1) or perifollicular protrusions (type 2) affecting the trunk, neck and arms. There is a female predilection, and most patients have a history of intense sun exposure. Recently, some cases of mid-dermal elastolysis presenting as reticular erythema have been reported. We report a case of reticular erythema with mid-dermal elastolysis that occurred in a 70-year-old man after insertion of a pacemaker.
Cutillas
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Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Doctor Peset, Valencia, Spain. ecutillas@aedv.es
Ferrando
F J
FJ
Martí
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ME
Mateu
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A
Rausell
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N
D000368:Aged; D003483:Cutis Laxa / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*