Porphyria Cutanea Tarda - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Susan M Rabizadeh, MD

Diagnosis

porphyria cutanea tarda

Body Site

hand

Age

Pigmentation

light

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

purple

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

symmetric sun exposed areas

Comments

This 65-year-old man had a 5 year history of increased skin fragility and blistering in sunexposed areas particularly the forearms, hands, and face. Note the tense blisters, crusts, and milia on the tops of the hands. The urine fluoresced coral red under a Wood light.

Description

scattered milia, hemorrhagic bullae, and superficial crusts

Image Added

8/4/2004 12:38:55

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