Punctate palmoplantar keratoderma type 2
Synonyms: PPKP2 | PPPP | Porokeratosis punctata palmaris et plantaris | Punctate palmoplantar hyperkeratosis type 2
Punctate palmoplantar keratoderma type 2 is a type of isolated punctate hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma characterized by multiple asymptomatic 1 to 2 mm-long firm hyperkeratotic projections (‘spiny keratosis’) on the palms soles and digits (typically confined to their volar and/or lateral aspects). Histopathologically compact columnar parakeratosis over hypo- or agranular epidermis is observed.
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