| Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18986450 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disease featuring osteopoikilosis and skin lesions. It is caused by genetic mutations in a protein deeply involved in bone and connective tissue morphogenesis. METHODS: We describe a 39-year-old woman with Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome. RESULTS: After a minor trauma, radiologic examination of the left ankle of a 39-year-old woman revealed features of osteopoikilosis. Physical examination of the patient showed multiple asymptomatic nodules on both thighs, present since the age of 20 years, which had increased in size and number. Recently, a linear, string-like lesion had appeared on the right thigh. CONCLUSION: The correct diagnosis of Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome may require a high index of suspicion. |
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Authors:
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Donatella Schena; Lerica Germi; Maria Rosa Zamperetti; Chiara Colato; Giampiero Girolomoni |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of dermatology Volume: 47 ISSN: 1365-4632 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2008 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-06 Completed Date: 2009-03-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0243704 Medline TA: Int J Dermatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1159-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy. donatella.schena@azosp.vr.it |
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Adult Female Humans Leg Dermatoses / diagnosis*, pathology Osteopoikilosis / diagnosis*, pathology Skin / pathology Skin Diseases, Genetic / diagnosis*, pathology Syndrome |
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