Xeroderma Pigmentosa, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - DermAtlas

Contributor

Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD

Diagnosis

xeroderma pigmentosa carcinoma, squamous cell

Body Site

hand total body arm leg

Age

3 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

discrete confluent

Color

brown red pink

Morphology

macular / flat (macule / patch)

Pattern

generalized, disseminated sun exposed areas

Comments

A 3-year-old girl with severe photosensitivity and photophobia since birth developed widespread dry skin and multiple solar lentigines in sun exposed areas and actinic keratoses and squamous cell carcinomas on her face and neck. She also had keratitis and corneal opacities.

Description

discrete and confluent dark brown 2-4 mm macules, scattered horny scaly skin colored, brown, and pink papules some with overlying crusts and ulceration in sun exposed areas

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10/6/2011 22:22:55

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