Abstract
An 8-year old boy presented with persistent linear leukoderma over his left leg that followed an inflammatory dermatosis four years prior to consultation. The same rash subsequently recurred within the area of leukoderma. Clinical examination revealed confluent hypopigmented, non scaly patches in a linear distribution over the medial aspect of the left knee, extending down the anterior aspect of the leg. There was a superimposed scaly and crusted linear rash. The hypopigmented patches were accentuated with wood’s light. There were no patches representing vitiligo at other sites and there was no family history of vitiligo.
Highlights
Jihan Muhaidat1*, Ken Gudmundsen2 and Steven Kossard3 1Dermatopathology Fellow, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia 2Dermatologist at Lismore Skin Clinic, Molesworth house Lismore, 168 Molesworth Street, New South Wales 2480, Australia 3Director of Dermatopathology, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Clinical examination revealed confluent hypopigmented, non scaly patches in a linear distribution over the medial aspect of the left knee, extending down the anterior aspect of the leg
Skin biopsy taken from the hypopigmented area showed an epidermis with laminated stratum corneum, hypopigmented basal keratinocytes and scant lymphocytic inflammation around superficial dermal vessels
Summary
Jihan Muhaidat1*, Ken Gudmundsen and Steven Kossard3 1Dermatopathology Fellow, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia 2Dermatologist at Lismore Skin Clinic, Molesworth house Lismore, 168 Molesworth Street, New South Wales 2480, Australia 3Director of Dermatopathology, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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