Case Reports : A Case of Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis

Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis (AMVC) is a type of idiopathic noninflammatory macular atrophy that occurs in young individuals. It is clinically characterized by shallow, sharply demaracated depressions of various shapes. Considering that atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis can be mistaken...

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Published in:Annals of dermatology 2008-12, Vol.20 (4), p.244
Main Authors: En Hyung Kim, Hee Young Kang
Format: Article
Language:Korean
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Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis
Atrophoderma vermiculata
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Summary:Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis (AMVC) is a type of idiopathic noninflammatory macular atrophy that occurs in young individuals. It is clinically characterized by shallow, sharply demaracated depressions of various shapes. Considering that atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis can be mistaken as scarring and artifact dermatitis, it is important for physicians to distinguish this condition and to diagnose it correctly. (Ann Dermatol (Seoul) 20(4) 244∼246, 2008)
ISSN:1013-9087
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