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Chronic Zosteriform Eruption of the Lower Extremity

Chronic Zosteriform Eruption of the Lower Extremity Abstract REPORT OF A CASE A 56-year-old man had a 25-year history of multiple gelatinous vesicular-appearing coalescent papules, present since birth, over his right posterior hip and thigh. The fluid present in the papules was usually straw-colored, although sometimes it appeared to be slightly bloody. Over the years, new lesions developed distally in a linear distribution toward the right popliteal fossa. The papules were asymptomatic and there was no swelling of the surrounding subcutaneous tissue. The eruption was not present in any other part of the body. His family history was unremarkable.Physical examination revealed elevated, gelatinousappearing papules and plaques on the right posterior thigh, extending toward the popliteal fossa and located primarily in the distribution of the S1 dermatome (Figs 1 and 2). The lesions ranged in size from 0.5 to 6.0 cm. A skin biopsy specimen of one of these lesions was taken (Fig 3).What is your diagnosis? References 1. Fox T, Fox CT: On a case of lymphangiectodes . Trans Pathol Soc London 1879;30:470-476. 2. Morris M: Lymphangioma circumscription , in Unna PG, Morris M, Lelois H, et al (eds): Internationala Attos von Seltener Hautkrankheiten . Leipzig, East Germany, L Voss, 1889, pp 1-4. 3. Peachey RG, Lim CC, Whimster IW: Lymphangioma of the skin: A review of 65 cases . Br J Dermatol 1970;83:519-521.Crossref 4. Palmer LC, Strauch WG, Welton WA: Lymphangioma circumscriptum . Arch Dermatol 1978;114:394-396.Crossref 5. Whimster IW: The pathology of lymphangioma circumscriptum . Br J Dermatol 1976;94:473-486.Crossref 6. Bauer BS, Kernahan DA, Hugo NE: Lymphangioma circumscriptum . Ann Plast Surg 1981;7:318-326.Crossref 7. Girard C, Johnson WC, Graham JH: Cutaneous angiosarcoma . Cancer 1970;26:868-883.Crossref 8. King DT, Duff DM, Hirose FM, et al: Lymphangiosarcoma arising from lymphangioma circumscriptum . Arch Dermatol 1979;115:969-972.Crossref 9. Flanagan BP, Helwig EB: Cutaneous lymphangioma . Arch Dermatol 1977;113:24-30.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Dermatology American Medical Association

Chronic Zosteriform Eruption of the Lower Extremity

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Abstract

Abstract REPORT OF A CASE A 56-year-old man had a 25-year history of multiple gelatinous vesicular-appearing coalescent papules, present since birth, over his right posterior hip and thigh. The fluid present in the papules was usually straw-colored, although sometimes it appeared to be slightly bloody. Over the years, new lesions developed distally in a linear distribution toward the right popliteal fossa. The papules were asymptomatic and there was no swelling of the surrounding subcutaneous tissue. The eruption was not present in any other part of the body. His family history was unremarkable.Physical examination revealed elevated, gelatinousappearing papules and plaques on the right posterior thigh, extending toward the popliteal fossa and located primarily in the distribution of the S1 dermatome (Figs 1 and 2). The lesions ranged in size from 0.5 to 6.0 cm. A skin biopsy specimen of one of these lesions was taken (Fig 3).What is your diagnosis? References 1. Fox T, Fox CT: On a case of lymphangiectodes . Trans Pathol Soc London 1879;30:470-476. 2. Morris M: Lymphangioma circumscription , in Unna PG, Morris M, Lelois H, et al (eds): Internationala Attos von Seltener Hautkrankheiten . Leipzig, East Germany, L Voss, 1889, pp 1-4. 3. Peachey RG, Lim CC, Whimster IW: Lymphangioma of the skin: A review of 65 cases . Br J Dermatol 1970;83:519-521.Crossref 4. Palmer LC, Strauch WG, Welton WA: Lymphangioma circumscriptum . Arch Dermatol 1978;114:394-396.Crossref 5. Whimster IW: The pathology of lymphangioma circumscriptum . Br J Dermatol 1976;94:473-486.Crossref 6. Bauer BS, Kernahan DA, Hugo NE: Lymphangioma circumscriptum . Ann Plast Surg 1981;7:318-326.Crossref 7. Girard C, Johnson WC, Graham JH: Cutaneous angiosarcoma . Cancer 1970;26:868-883.Crossref 8. King DT, Duff DM, Hirose FM, et al: Lymphangiosarcoma arising from lymphangioma circumscriptum . Arch Dermatol 1979;115:969-972.Crossref 9. Flanagan BP, Helwig EB: Cutaneous lymphangioma . Arch Dermatol 1977;113:24-30.Crossref

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Archives of Dermatology – American Medical Association

Published: Feb 1, 1988

References

  • On a case of lymphangiectodes
    Fox T, Fox CT
  • Internationala Attos von Seltener Hautkrankheiten
    Morris M
  • Lymphangioma of the skin: A review of 65 cases
    Peachey RG, Lim CC, Whimster IW
  • Lymphangioma circumscriptum
    Palmer LC, Strauch WG, Welton WA
  • The pathology of lymphangioma circumscriptum
    Whimster IW
  • Lymphangioma circumscriptum
    Bauer BS, Kernahan DA, Hugo NE
  • Cutaneous angiosarcoma
    Girard C, Johnson WC, Graham JH
  • Lymphangiosarcoma arising from lymphangioma circumscriptum
    King DT, Duff DM, Hirose FM, et al
  • Cutaneous lymphangioma
    Flanagan BP, Helwig EB