Diffuse dermal angiomatosis of the breast: Response to isotretinoin

Authors
McLaughlin, ER Morris, R Weiss, SW Arbiser, JL
Citation
Er. Mclaughlin et al., Diffuse dermal angiomatosis of the breast: Response to isotretinoin, J AM ACAD D, 45(3), 2001, pp. 462-465
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology,"da verificare
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
01909622 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
462 - 465
Database
ISI
SICI code
0190-9622(200109)45:3<462:DDAOTB>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Dermal angiomatosis of the breast is an extremely rare disorder of unknown origin characterized by increased angiomatosis and ulceration. We report a case of a young woman whose disorder responded to isotretinoin. Our Finding s have potential relevance to the treatment of skin disorders in which ulce ration is a prominent feature.