European Journal of Dermatology
MENUPalmoplantar filiform hyperkeratosis with Darier’s disease. Association or coincidence? Volume 8, issue 7, October - November 1998
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Véronique SALMON-EHR, Cécile GROSIEUX, Christian DERANCOURT, Anne DURLACH, Bernard KALIS, Philippe BERNARD
Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Robert-Debré, 51092 Reims Cedex, France.
- Key words: Darier’s disease, filiform hyperkeratosis, keratinization disorders.
- Page(s) : 519-20
- Published in: 1998
Palmoplantar orthokeratotic filiform hyperkeratosis is characterized by multiple, spiny, keratotic projections. We report a new case, occurring in an 85-year-old woman, associated with typical Darier’s disease involving her chest and groin, that may be not fortuitous. Three previous reports point out its possible association with underlying diseases, such as malignancy or Darier’s disease.