Abstract:
:Acrokeratosis verruciformis of Hopf (AKV) is a rare genodermatosis presenting as multiple plane wart-like lesions symmetrically distributed on dorsum of hands and feet. Its pathogenesis is unknown. A case of 24 years old female is described with multiple hyperpigmented, hyperkeratotic papules on the left side of body since 5 years along the lines of Blaschko. Histopathology showed changes of AKV. Other unusual findings were the absence of family history, extensive lesions with flexural, and genital involvement.
journal_name
Indian J Dermatoljournal_title
Indian journal of dermatologyauthors
Nair PAdoi
10.4103/0019-5154.117324subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2013-09-01 00:00:00pages
406issue
5eissn
0019-5154issn
1998-3611pii
IJD-58-406cjournal_volume
58pub_type
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