A case of linear focal elastosis with a family history.
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Linear focal elastosis is an uncommon disorder typically occurring in the back region, which clinically presents as band-like striae, having a histological focal increase in abnormal elastic fibers. Until now, linear focal elastosis occurring in patients with a family history have been rarely reported. Here, we present one such case, of linear focal elastosis which occurred in a brother and sister.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of dermatology
دوره 22 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010