Elastoma: clinical and histopathological aspects of a rare disease

Abstract Elastoma is a connective tissue nevus characterized by changes in elastic fibers. It can be congenital or acquired, and is usually diagnosed before puberty. Associated with osteopoikilosis, it is known as Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome. Histopathology with specific staining for elastic fibers is critical for a diagnostic conclusion. This report describes the case of a 7-year-old male patient with lesions diagnosed as elastoma, with absence of bone changes in the radiological imaging. This study aims to report the clinical presentation and histological examination of such unusual disease.

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Main Authors: Maciel,Marina Gagheggi, Enokihara,Milvia Maria Simões e Silva, Seize,Maria Bandeira de Melo Paiva, Marcassi,Aline Pantano, Piazza,Christiane Affonso De Donato, Cestari,Silmara da Costa Pereira
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2016
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962016001100039
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