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. 2013 Sep;58(5):406.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.117324.

Acrokeratosis verruciformis of hopf along lines of blaschko

Pragya A Nair  1
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Acrokeratosis verruciformis of hopf along lines of blaschko

Pragya A Nair. Indian J Dermatol. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Acrokeratosis verruciformis of Hopf (AKV) is a rare genodermatosis presenting as multiple plane wart-like lesions symmetrically distributed on dorsum of hands and feet. Its pathogenesis is unknown. A case of 24 years old female is described with multiple hyperpigmented, hyperkeratotic papules on the left side of body since 5 years along the lines of Blaschko. Histopathology showed changes of AKV. Other unusual findings were the absence of family history, extensive lesions with flexural, and genital involvement.

Keywords: Acrokeratosis verruciformis of Hopf; genodermatosis; lines of blasckho.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Multiple hyperkeratotic, hyperpigmented papules in multiple bands over back of the left thigh
Figure 2
Figure 2
Discrete papules over (a) left upperback and shoulder, showing an inverted “U”-shaped pattern and (b) upper arm in the linear pattern, along the lines of Blaschko
Figure 3
Figure 3
AKV over the left side of the body along the lines of Blaschko
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Figure 4
Histopathology shows hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, papillomatosis with circumscribed elevation of epidermis resembling church spires
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