Skin and bones: dermatologic conditions with skeletal abnormalities.

Abstract

Radiologists should be aware of the fact that many dermatologic conditions have associated skeletal abnormalities. This pictorial essay seeks to acquaint radiologists with these associations. Twenty-four skin and bone conditions are portrayed and discussed under the headings of: disorders of the epidermis, disorders of the dermis, disorders of the sebaceous glands, disorders of pigmentation, disorders of the nails, tumors, the phakomatoses, immunologic-allergic disorders, and infections. In addition, a table is provided as an expanded listing of conditions with such associations. This pictorial essay will help radiologists and other practitioners become familiar with dermatologic conditions that have associated skeletal abnormalities.