Elastoma
Synonyms: Juvenile elastoma without osteopoikilosis | Nevus elasticus | Weidman juvenile elastoma
A rare genetic or acquired dermis elastic tissue disorder characterized by asymptomatic solitary or multiple firm skin-colored to yellowish papules or nodules of variable size that are disseminated or grouped in clusters and typically located on the trunk buttocks thighs or face among others. Histologically focal increase of thickened tortuous elastic fibers in the reticular dermis without signs of degeneration is reported. Isolated cases as well as cases associated with osteopoikilosis (Buschke-Ollendorf syndrome) may be observed.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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