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Primary anetoderma of Jadassohn-Pellizzari: A “saclike” skin
Corresponding author: Dr. Chau Yee Ng, Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, No. 5, Fushin Street, Taoyuan, Taiwan.mdcharlene@gmail.com
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How to cite this article: Wang CH, Ng CY. Primary anetoderma of Jadassohn-Pellizzari: A “saclike” skin. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2021;87:831-2.
A 37-year-old man presented with history of skin lesions on the trunk and face of one-year duration. On examination, multiple asymptomatic oval outpouchings, with a “saclike” appearance, were noted on his back. The lesions effortlessly herniated inward with finger-tip pressure, producing a buttonhole sign [Figure 1]. Inflammatory nodules were observed on his face. Antiphospholipid antibodies, antinuclear antibody and serologic tests for syphilis were negative. Histopathology revealed mild perivascular lymphocytic infiltrates in the upper-to-mid dermis. Verhoeff-Van Gieson staining of lesional skin showed a significant reduction of elastic fibers within the dermis, compared with peripheral healthy skin. The patient was diagnosed as primary anetoderma of Jadassohn-Pellizzari.
- Multiple saccular outpouchings in a “saclike” appearance on the back. Inset: Lesions herniated inward with finger-tip pressure, producing a buttonhole sign
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