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Hereditary Spiny Keratoderma in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 14-year-old male with disseminated superficial porokeratosis and a family history of the same lesions on his maternal side presented with spiny keratoderma. Spiny keratoderma is a dermatosis characterized by multiple punctate keratotic neoformations on the palms and soles. It is considered a rare disease, with fewer than 84 cases reported in the world medical literature to date.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74789

Authors: Joyce Andrea Erize Herrera, Lexli Danae Pacheco Santiago, Diego Olin Pérez Rojas, Esther Guadalupe Guevara Sanginés

Institution: Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers

Language: English

Topic: Genetic and rare skin diseases.

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404885973