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Disseminated papular variant of Dowling-Degos disease: Histopathological features in POGLUT1 mutation.
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG - 1 Nov 2022
Papadopoulou Katharina, Karsai Syrus, Böer-Auer Almut
Abstract excerpt
Dowling-Degos disease is a rare benign genodermatosis. It is characterized by lentiginous hyperpigmentation and reddish-brown papules and plaques. The flexor sides and intertrigines are often affected, but the clinical appearance may vary. Mutations in different genes are responsible for the clinical manifestation. While mutations in the keratin 5 (KRT5) gene favor a reticular distribution pattern, mutations in...
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