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. 2016 Sep-Oct;61(5):572-4.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.190123.

Degos Disease: A Murderous Menace

Vishalakshi Viswanath  1 , Jinal Lakhamshi Gada  1 , Ronak Jagdeep Shah  2
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Degos Disease: A Murderous Menace

Vishalakshi Viswanath et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2016 Sep-Oct.
No abstract available

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Multiple erythematous papules, 2–10 mm in diameter distributed around the trunk, inset showing central necrosis
Figure 2
Figure 2
Multiple erythematous papules on the thighs and shaft of penis showing central necrosis with crusting
Figure 3
Figure 3
Multiple erythematous papules on the trunk, healing with white porcelain like centers and raised erythematous telangiectatic rim
Figure 4
Figure 4
Histology of new papule shows epidermal atrophy, thrombosis of vessel in papillary dermis along with perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate, dermal sclerosis (H and E, ×40)
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