Elastosis perforans serpiginosa, a transepithelial elimination skin disease diagnosed by histopathology: case report

• Main Authors: Alexandre M. Lima (Author), Milena M. Rodrigues (Author), Sheila P Rocha (Author), Cibele C. Rodrigues (Author), Carmelia M. S. Reis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is a disease that belongs to the group of perforating dermatoses, in which dermal elastic tissue extrusion occurs through epidermis. It generally affects young male individuals, and is clinically characterized by keratotic papules of verrucous aspect with cen...