PHACES association.
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Abnormalities, Multiple↗
Biomedical subjects
Sarah L Stein
Publications and source records attributed to Sarah L Stein.
Clear cell fibrous papule with NKI/C3 expression: clinical and histologic features in six cases.
Fibrous papule of the nose is a common benign lesion of dermal fibroblast lineage. Two unusual variants have been described, namely, fibrous papule with granular cells and fibrous papule with clear fibrocytes. We report a second case series (six cases) of clear cell fibrous papule to add to the first series of 9 cases. Clinical and histologic features in our cases are similar to those in the first series. All of our specimens were dome-shaped, 2- to 5-mm skin-colored to slightly erythematous papules on the faces of three male and three female adults ranging from 18 to 48 years of age. All but one lesion were on the nose. Clinical differential diagnoses included fibrous papule, verruca, basal cell carcinoma, and a variety of other neoplasms. Histologically, dermal aggregates of clear cells with finely granular to vacuolated cytoplasm, and centrally located nuclei, were found. Most specimens also contained ectatic capillaries, and all showed evidence of irritation or trauma. Periodic acid-Schiff stain was negative in all specimens to which it was applied (5/6). Neural, melanocytic, and epithelial origins were eliminated by negative staining with S-100, Mart-1, cytokeratins, epithelial membrane antigen, and carcinoembryonic antigen, performed on some of the specimens. A mesenchymal nature was confirmed in one specimen staining strongly positive for vimentin. Five of six cases stained positively for CD68, and all five cases studied were strongly and diffusely positive for NKI/C3. Factor XIIIa stain highlighted scattered dendritic cells within the lesion but was otherwise negative in all six cases studied. Recognition of this variant of fibrous papule is important to distinguish this benign lesion from other clear cell neoplasms.
Acanthoma↗
Vesicular eruption on the trunk and in intertriginous folds--quiz case.
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Anemia, Sickle Cell↗
A syndrome of hemimaxillary enlargement, asymmetry of the face, tooth abnormalities, and skin findings (HATS).
Hemimaxillofacial dysplasia and segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia appear to be the same syndrome, having the common features of unilateral abnormalities of bone, teeth, gums, and skin. Oral manifestations are the hallmark of this condition. Those affected are generally recognized in childhood and may have partial anodontia, abnormal spacing of the teeth, delayed eruption, and gingival thickening of the affected segment. Reported cutaneous manifestations include facial asymmetry, Becker's nevus, "hairy nevus," lip hypopigmentation, discontinuity of the vermilion border, depression of the cheek, and erythema. The oral lesions do not appear to be progressive. We describe a child with features consistent with hemimaxillofacial dysplasia/segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia. Findings of a biopsy specimen from the cheek confirmed the presence of a Becker's nevus. Cutaneous findings reported in the previous 31 cases are reviewed and summarized. The acronym HATS (hemimaxillary enlargement, asymmetry of the face, tooth abnormalities, and skin findings) is introduced to reflect the spectrum of abnormalities in bone, teeth, and skin that may be seen in this developmental disorder.
Abnormalities, Multiple↗
Two young girls with lipoblastoma and a review of the literature.
Lipoblastoma is an uncommon, benign tumor of embryonic adipose tissue that occurs predominantly in the pediatric population. It most often presents on the extremities. Biopsy of the lesion is standard for diagnosis, as clinical and radiologic diagnoses can be misleading. A complete yet conservative surgical excision is the preferred treatment modality. We describe two young girls with lipoblastoma and review the dermatologic literature. Initial biopsy of the lesion in these two patients was not diagnostic. Both tumors were excised and subsequent gross and histopathologic examination demonstrated features of lipoblastoma.
Child, Preschool↗
Subepidermal calcified nodule in a 7-month-old boy.
A 7-month-old healthy white boy presented for evaluation of a papule on his right ear. His mother reported a small cut-like lesion at this site shortly after birth that had gradually grown over time. The patient was born full term via repeat cesarean section. On physical examination, located on the right superior helix, there was a 5-6 mm, pink, firm papule with a rough scaly surface and peripheral erythema (Figure 1). The lesion was shave excised and sent for histologic analysis. Microscopic examination revealed a defect of the epidermis with underlying fibrin deposits (Figure 2). Subjacent to the ulcer, there was chondroid tissue, granulation tissue with prominent vascularity, and an extensive amount of amorphous calcified material throughout the dermis extending to the base of the specimen (Figure 3). The clinical and pathologic findings were consistent with a subepidermal calcified nodule (SCN), an uncommon idiopathic calcinosis. The lesion was surgically removed with good results.
Calcinosis↗