Atrophies of Connective Tissue Flashcards

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What is the clinical appearance of mid-dermal elastolysis?

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Circumscribed areas of fine wrinkling

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What areas are most commonly affected by mid-dermal elastolysis?

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Symmetric areas on trunk lateral neck, and extremities

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Histology of mid-dermal elastolysis?

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Normal H+E

Elastic tissue stains demonstrate loss of elastic fibers in the mid dermis only

Elastic stains (Verhoeff-van Gieson or Weigert’s stain)

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Clinical appearance of anetoderma?

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1-2 cm areas of flaccid/wrinkled skin, usually elevated (>depressed or flat)

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Most common areas of involvement for anetoderma?

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Neck, trunk, upper extremitites

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What are the two broad types of anetoderma?

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Primary vs Secondary

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What are the two types of primary anetoderma?

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  1. Preceding inflammatory lesions (Jadassohn-Pellizzari type)
  2. No preceding inflammatory lesions (Schweninger-Buzzi type)
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In secondary anetoderma, what are some associated skin disorders?

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Infection, penicillamine use, inflammatory dermatoses, autoimmune (lupus, Sjogren’s, Graves’), cutaneous tumors

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Histology of anetoderma?

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Normal H+E

Elastic tissue stain shows complete loss of elastic fibers in papillary AND reticular dermis (as compared to mid-dermal elastosis

Fragmented elastic fiber remnants visible

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Treatment for anetoderma?

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Nothing has been proven to work

Hydroxychloroquine has been tried

Surgical excision may be helpful for localized lesions

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What are the 3 main types of striae?

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Striae rubra, striae alba, striae distensa

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What are striae rubra?

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Initially, red-to-violaceous elevated lines that can be mildly pruritic, usually earlier phase

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What is the clinical of striae alba?

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Over time striae rubra fade in color and you get atrophic skin surface w/ fine wrinkled appearance. These are usually permanent

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What are striae distensae?

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Abdomen, breast, thighs of pregnant women, especially during last trimester

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Clinical of atrophoderma of pasini and pierini?

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Large (up to 20cm) brownish-gray hyperpigmented oval, atrophic, well-demarcated plaques w/ sharp sloping borders (“cliff drop”)

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Most common areas of involvement of atrophoderma of pasini and pierini?

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Trunk/upper arms of young females (typically 2nd-3rd decade)

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Clinical progression of atrophoderma of pasini and pierini?

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Starts as a single lesion with more lesions forming over time

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What is the histology of atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini?

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Decreased dermal thickness compared to normal skin

If concerned you need to bx normal adjacent skin and lesional skin for comparison

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What is the linear atrophoderma of Moulin?

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Linear atrophoderma –> Chronic but non-progressive and benign

  • There is less induration and pigmentary changes compared with other forms of morphea
  • Tends to follow the lines of Blaschko
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What is the clinical presentation of follicular atrophoderma?

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Dimple-like depressions that are follicular-based

Described as “ice-pick” depressions

Are located on the dorsal hands/feet and cheeks

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What is the distribution of follicular atrophoderma?

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Dorsal hands/feet and cheeks

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When does follicular atrophoderma present?

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Usually present at birth or early in life

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What is the histology of follicular atrophoderma?

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Dilated follicles w/plugging, inflammation and dermal collagen sclerosis

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What conditions are follicular atrophoderma associated with?

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Bazex-Dupre-Christol syndrome, Conradi-Hünermann-Happie Syndrome, Ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome, Rhizomatic chondrodysplasia punctata

Bolded are the main ones, others are lower yield

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What is atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis?
Small round “varioliform” and linear facial depressions Spontaneously on cheeks +/- forehead or chin No history of trauma
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What is the clinical of atrophoderma vermiculatum?
Variant of follicular atrophoderma (more connected/almost serpiginous configuration) - On the face/cheeks ONLY
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What syndromes have atrophoderma vermiculatum?
Rombo syndrome: atrophoderma vermiculatum, milia, acral erythema, peripheral vasodilation w/ cyanosis, mult. BCC, mult trichoeps Nicolau-Balus syndrome: generalized eruptive syringomas, atrophoderma vermiculatum, milia Tuzun (scrotal tongue) Braun-Falco-Marghescu (PPK and KP)
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What is KP atorphicans, atrophoderma vermiculatum subtype?
Usually sporadic, AD Erythematous papules w/ follicular plugging, horn cysts, and atrophic cribriform scarring cheek and forehead. Typically presents b/w 5-12yo
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What are piezogenic pedal papules?
Herniation of fat through fascia of lateral heels Best seen when a patient is standing w/ weight placed on heal
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What syndromes can piezogenic pedal papules be seen with?
A/w Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome + Prader-Willi syndrome
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How is the infantile variant of piezogenic pedal papules different than the other forms?
Larger nodules on the medial aspect of the heel