Presentation
Elastofibroma and elastoma also have a different clinical presentation, with presence of firm well-demarcated papules or nodules. [medicaljournals.se]
Histologic examination of specimens from the affected area showed dense aggregates of eosinophilic material present within the dermis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Cutis laxa is a rare disorder that clinically presents as loose pendulous skin. [docksci.com]
Entire Body System
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Weight Loss
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There was no history of severe weight loss. The patient had no history of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary or ophthalmological complaints, and used no medication. The patient’s family history showed no similar skin changes. [medicaljournals.se]
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Gangrene
[…] in Avhich 378 cases treated by excision otherwise than that this must at once ensue upon the sj'ncope in grave stomach disorders, especially in atrophic gastric catarrh, in asro, in Vienna, was correct in his acute division of internal inflamma- The gangrene [eghtesadema.ir]
Calciphylaxis, also known as uremic gangrene syndrome, is a rare complication of end-stage renal disease. [brainscape.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Vomiting
Vomited two or three times during the elastoderma feild, F.R.C.S., Assistant Surgeon to the Royal London Ophthalmic Hos- the first of these two heads the author includes myalgia, which nomena of enteric fever — but, though present in the great majority [eghtesadema.ir]
Skin
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Eczema
The patient had a history of dyshidrotic eczema and erysipelas of the skin overlying the right knee, though at the time of presentation no other diseases of the skin existed. There was no history of severe weight loss. [medicaljournals.se]
[…] signs and symptoms of Elastoderma may include one or more of the following: Increased laxity of the skin that is localized to a specific area of the body (stretchy or loose and hanging skin) Decreased recoil of the skin has also been reported Cutis laxa Eczema [dovemed.com]
You’re probably familiar with the more common ones like acne, eczema, and rosacea. In fact, there’s a good chance you may have one of them yourself. There is also a wide range of rarer skin conditions that you may not know about. [healthline.com]
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Lax, Wrinkled Skin
Since then, 3 other cases have been reported with similar findings of focal areas of lax wrinkled skin on the neck, elbows, and knees with delayed recoil2 (Table 1). [docksci.com]
Areas of lax, wrinkled skin occur on the neck, elbows, and knees. It typically occurs in young adults. 4 Pseudoxanthoma elasticum is a genetic disorder affecting the skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system. [aafp.org]
wrinkled skin Increased, pleomorphic elastic tissue in upper dermis Elastofibroma Deep scapular region; older age Proliferation of collagen and elastic tissue Elastosis perforans serpiginosa Hyperkeratotic papules on face and neck Papillary accumulation [plasticsurgerykey.com]
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Subcutaneous Mass
mass.3 Elastoma is a variant ofconnective tissue nevus in which the predominantabnormality is an increase in dermal elastic tissue.4The associationbetween connective tissuenevi of theskin and osteopoikilosis is known as the Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome [documents.tips]
A 34-year-old woman comes to the office because of a 6 7-cm subcutaneous mass below the left scapula. Biopsy confirms dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. [brainscape.com]
Musculoskeletal
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Hyperlaxity
However, hyperlaxity of skin often returns following the surgery. [1] [2] [3] Last updated: 8/4/2015 These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Neurologic
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Hyperesthesia
Elastoderma may include one or more of the following: Increased laxity of the skin that is localized to a specific area of the body (stretchy or loose and hanging skin) Decreased recoil of the skin has also been reported Cutis laxa Eczema Erysipelas Hyperesthesia [dovemed.com]
CASE REPORT A 25-year-old man presented to the outpatient department with increased laxity and hyperesthesia of the skin on both elbows and knees since puberty. [medicaljournals.se]
Workup
A laboratory workup, including a comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, blood count, antinuclear antibody, rheumatoid factor, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, and acute hepatitis panel, was within normal limits. [docksci.com]
Although plastic surgeons typically do not manage these patients, plastic surgeons should be familiar with their diagnostic workup. [brainscape.com]
Treatment
More on Diagnosis of Elastoderma » Treatments: Elastoderma Treatment : Due to the rarity of the condition, there is no standard therapy available for elastoderma. In some reported cases, the affected skin has been partially excised (removed). [familydiagnosis.com]
It is important to keep this rare condition in mind as to avoid incorrect diagnosis or treatments. [docksci.com]
The material is in no way intended to replace professional medical care by a qualified specialist and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. [orpha.net]
Prognosis
(Outcomes/Resolutions) The prognosis of Elastoderma is dependent upon the severity of the signs and symptoms and associated complications, if any Although the condition may be corrected with surgical removal of loose/hanging skin, the laxity is reported [dovemed.com]
Etiology
(Etiology) The exact underlying cause of Elastoderma is currently unknown. It is thought to occur when there is an over-production of elastin in a specific area of skin. [dovemed.com]
Etiology This is an autosomal recessive disorder of connective tissue caused by mutations in the ABCC6 gene. Rarely, it is caused by mutations in GGCX or by a combination of deleterious ABCC6 and GGCX mutations.. [rheumatologyadvisor.com]
It is an etiologically heterogeneous disorder. Congenital and acquired forms exist. [plasticsurgerykey.com]
Werner's syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of unknown etiology. Associated features include sclerodermic skin changes and accelerated atherosclerosis, which can limit or prolong the wound-healing process. [brainscape.com]
Epidemiology
ONCOL 5: Aetiology, screening and detection ONCOL 3: Translational research Organization: Health Evidence Pathology Dermatology Former Organization: Epidemiology, Biostatistics & HTA Journal title: Acta Dermato-Venereologica Volume: vol. 92 Issue: iss [repository.ubn.ru.nl]
Pathophysiology
The term elastoderma was chosen for descriptive as well as pathophysiologic reasons. Analogies with scleroderma, another disorder characterized by excessive protein synthesis (in this case collagen), exist. [kundoc.com]
Pathophysiology ABCC6 encodes an ABC cassette protein located in hepatocyte membranes. MRP6 serves as an efflux pump. It has homology to the multidrug resistance associated proteins, hence its name, but does not confer chemotherapy resistance. [rheumatologyadvisor.com]
Prevention
The risk factors and cause(s) of Elastoderma are not known; therefore, no guidelines or methods are currently available for its prevention Active research is currently being performed to explore the possibilities for treatment and prevention of disorders [dovemed.com]
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