title: Type I punctate palmoplantar keratoderma (Buschke-Fisher-Brauer disease) in a family--a report of two cases.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Inherited palmoplantar keratoderma are a rare group of disorder affecting the palm and sole characterised by hyperkeratosis resulting in severe disability and deformities.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To report a rare case of punctate palmoplantar keratoderma.
  
  
  METHODS
  A case attending our OPD is reported.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Case report.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This case is reported for its unique presentation and rarity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. docpai@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Varadraj V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.forename: N N
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Kikkeri
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Athanikar
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sori
authors.forename: Ravikala
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rao
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D007645:Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D055815:Young Adult