Acquired ichthyosis triggered by an osseous hemangiopericytoma: a case report and review of the literature.
Title | Acquired ichthyosis triggered by an osseous hemangiopericytoma: a case report and review of the literature. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Patsatsi, A., Kyriakou A., Karavasilis V., Tsatsou F., Lazaridis G., Kalabalikis D., & Sotiriadis D. |
Journal | Case Rep Dermatol |
Volume | 6 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 10-5 |
Date Published | 2014 Jan |
ISSN | 1662-6567 |
Abstract | Ichthyoses are a heterogeneous group of cutaneous keratinization disorders that can be congenital or acquired. Apart from neoplastic disorders, the acquired form of ichthyosis (AI) has been associated with a variety of diseases including infections, autoimmune/inflammatory and endocrine/metabolic diseases as well as nutritional conditions, medications and others. However, malignancy accounts for half of the reported cases, most commonly including lymphoproliferative disorders. We present a case of AI as a paraneoplastic skin manifestation of a primary, osseous hemangiopericytoma (HP) accompanied by multiple liver metastases. We also review the literature and discuss the necessity of investigating underlying diseases, especially malignancy, when adult-onset ichthyosis arises. |
DOI | 10.1159/000358294 |
Alternate Journal | Case Rep Dermatol |
PubMed ID | 24575005 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3934780 |