Milia‐Like Idiopathic Calcinosis Cutis

:  Milia‐like idiopathic calcinosis cutis is a rare entity. Only 17 cases have been reported so far. Two‐thirds of these have been associated with Down syndrome. We report the fifth case occurring in a child without Down syndrome. Milia‐like idiopathic calcinosis cutis has long been regarded as a pe...

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2004-07, Vol.21 (4), p.483-485
Main Authors: Bécuwe, C., Roth, B., Villedieu, M. H., Chouvet, B., Kanitakis, J., Claudy, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Calcinosis - pathology
Dermatology
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Skin Diseases - pathology
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Summary::  Milia‐like idiopathic calcinosis cutis is a rare entity. Only 17 cases have been reported so far. Two‐thirds of these have been associated with Down syndrome. We report the fifth case occurring in a child without Down syndrome. Milia‐like idiopathic calcinosis cutis has long been regarded as a peculiar subtype of idiopathic calcinosis cutis. The pathogenesis of the disorder remains unclear.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/j.0736-8046.2004.21415.x