Generalized Lichen nitidus associated with Down's syndrome: case report

Lichen nitidus is a disease of unknown etiology, characterized by flesh-colored, shiny papules of 1-2 mm and generally asymptomatic or with mild pruritus. The most common sites of occurrence are genitalia, upper limbs, trunk and abdomen. The generalized form is rare. This is the fourth reported case of lichen nitidus associated with Down Syndrome.

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Main Authors: Botelho,Luciane Francisca Fernandes, Magalhães,João Paulo Junqueira de, Ogawa,Marília Marufuji, Enokihara,Milvia Maria Silva Simões, Cestari,Silmara da Costa Pereira
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2012
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962012000300018
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