Hereditary sclerosing poikiloderma, Weary type
A rare genetic skin disease characterized by generalized poikiloderma with marked accentuation in flexural regions and on extensor surfaces sclerosis of palms and soles and linear and reticulated hyperkeratotic and sclerotic bands in the axilla and the antecubital and popliteal fossae. Subcutaneous calcification finger clubbing Raynaud phenomenon and cardiac abnormalities (such as severe aortic stenosis) have also been reported.
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Hereditary sclerosing poikiloderma, Weary type?
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