Nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and/or areola: a report of two cases and a review of the literature

Nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and/or areola is a rare and idiopathic disorder with fewer than 50 cases reported in the literature. We report two cases, discuss the clinical and histological findings, and review the literature pertaining to its pathogenesis and therapy. It is hoped that, throug...

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Published in:International journal of dermatology 2002-11, Vol.41 (11), p.775-777
Main Authors: Krishnan, Ravi S., Angel, Tiffany A., Roark, Tom R., Hsu, Sylvia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Topical
Adult
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Breast Diseases - drug therapy
Breast Diseases - pathology
Clobetasol - analogs & derivatives
Clobetasol - therapeutic use
Dermatology
Dyskeratosis
Female
Glucocorticoids
Humans
Keratosis - drug therapy
Keratosis - pathology
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Mometasone Furoate
Nipples - drug effects
Nipples - pathology
Ointments
Pregnadienediols - therapeutic use
Vasoconstrictor Agents - therapeutic use
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Summary:Nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and/or areola is a rare and idiopathic disorder with fewer than 50 cases reported in the literature. We report two cases, discuss the clinical and histological findings, and review the literature pertaining to its pathogenesis and therapy. It is hoped that, through this report, nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and/or areola becomes a more recognizable and reported entity, thereby stimulating future studies regarding its pathogenesis and therapy.
ISSN:0011-9059
1365-4632
DOI:10.1046/j.1365-4362.2002.01656.x