A Case of Linear Porokeratosis: Dermoscopic and Immunofluorescence Findings

Observations: Porokeratosis is a dyskeratotic disorder of the skin characterized by hyperkeratotic papule or plaque with an annular appearance and usually diagnosed easily, both histopathologically and clinically. We present a case of linear porokeratosis which was most likely suggesting the linear...

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Published in:Journal of the Turkish Academy of Dermatology 2008-06, Vol.2 (2)
Main Authors: Yücel, Aydın, Günaştı, Suhan, Maraklı, Selma Sönmezoğlu, Denli, Yaşargül, Uzun, Soner, Varol Lütfü Aksungur, Acar, Alpaslan, Uslular, Canan, Tuncer, İlhan
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Language:English
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Summary:Observations: Porokeratosis is a dyskeratotic disorder of the skin characterized by hyperkeratotic papule or plaque with an annular appearance and usually diagnosed easily, both histopathologically and clinically. We present a case of linear porokeratosis which was most likely suggesting the linear epidermal nevus and linear lichen planus. We observed a tiny brown border in the dermoscopic examination which suggested us the diagnosis might be porokeratosis and a column of cytoid bodies in the direct immunofluorescence examination. We think this case report will guide the clinicians to make the diagnosis of porokeratosis.
ISSN:1307-394X