Reticulate acropigmentation of Kitamura: report of a familial case

Reticulate Acropigmentation of Kitamura (RAPK) was first described in Japan and most cases reported have been in patients of Asian ethnic groups. Angulated, slightly atrophic, hyperpigmented macules that are arranged in a reticulate pattern are typically found on the dorsal hands and feet. The condi...

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2008-08, Vol.14 (8), p.7-7
Main Authors: Kocatürk, Emek, Kavala, Mukaddes, Zindanci, Ilkin, Zemheri, Ebru, Koç, Melek Kesir, Sarigül, Sükran
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use
Adult
Atrophy
European Continental Ancestry Group
Female
Foot Dermatoses - diagnosis
Foot Dermatoses - genetics
Foot Dermatoses - pathology
Hand Dermatoses - diagnosis
Hand Dermatoses - genetics
Hand Dermatoses - pathology
Humans
Keratosis - genetics
Keratosis - pathology
Melanosis - diagnosis
Melanosis - genetics
Melanosis - pathology
Middle Aged
Sarcoidosis - complications
Sarcoidosis - drug therapy
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Summary:Reticulate Acropigmentation of Kitamura (RAPK) was first described in Japan and most cases reported have been in patients of Asian ethnic groups. Angulated, slightly atrophic, hyperpigmented macules that are arranged in a reticulate pattern are typically found on the dorsal hands and feet. The condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion and skin changes begin to develop during childhood. We report RAPK in a mother and daughter who are from a non-Asian ethnic group.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D36SS0523M