Milia-like idiopathic calcinosis cutis: an unusual dermatosis associated with Down syndrome.

Schepis, C; Siragusa, M; Palazzo, R; Batolo, D; Romano, C · Br J Dermatol · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe two boys affected by Down syndrome (DS), who showed milia-like idiopathic calcinosis cutis (MICC). The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination. All reported cases are reviewed and compared. Syringeal structures play a significant part in the pathogenesis of this dermatosis. MICC appears to be a poorly recognized condition which, rarely, is associated with DS.

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