Generalized Lichen Nitidus in Identical Twins
Joint Authors
Ng, Jeffrey
Leung, Alexander K. C.
Source
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lichen nitidus is an uncommon idiopathic chronic dermatosis characterized by minute, flesh-colored or hypopigmented, shiny papules commonly occurring on the abdomen, chest, genitalia, and extremities.
The disorder is most often localized but, rarely, can become extensive or generalized.
The occurrence of lichen nitidus during infancy is extremely rare.
A perusal of the English literature revealed but two cases.
We report two identical twins with lesions of generalized lichen nitidus noted at two months of age.
The familial occurrence of lichen nitidus suggests that a genetic factor may be operative.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Leung, Alexander K. C.& Ng, Jeffrey. 2012. Generalized Lichen Nitidus in Identical Twins. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Leung, Alexander K. C.& Ng, Jeffrey. Generalized Lichen Nitidus in Identical Twins. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Leung, Alexander K. C.& Ng, Jeffrey. Generalized Lichen Nitidus in Identical Twins. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513363