Eruptive collagenoma in a child.
Eruptive collagenoma is a rare entity, with unknownetiology, considered to be a type of connective tissuenevus composed of collagen. It is usually reported inyoung adults occurring predominantly on the trunkand extremities. Systemic findings and family historyof a similar condition are not typically associated andthe prognosis is excellent. There are few pediatric casesreported in literature. Herein we report an uncommoncase of eruptive collagenoma in a 12-year-old childand present a brief review of the literature.
Dermatovenereology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal. anamartaantonio@gmail.com.
Ana Marta
AM
António
João
J
Alves
Hugo
H
Barreiros
Elvira
E
Bártolo
D002648:Child; D003095:Collagen Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D009506:Nevus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology