Amyloidosis cutis dyschromica (ACD) is a rare form of macular amyloidosis characterized by hypo and hyperpigmented macules. Here we described a 20 year old girl with diffuse hypo and hyperpigmentation since she was four years old. Five other members of her family are also involved. Biopsy of hyperpigmented lesions revealed increase of melanin in the basal layer, pigment incontinence and amorpho...

Calcinosis cutis is an uncommon soft tissue lesion characterized by the deposition of calcium salts in skin or subcutaneous attributed to a wide variety causes. We present case idiopathic calcinosis adult male, who presented with swelling right iliac region. Chalky white aspirate and amorphous basophilic granular material on microscopy suggestive deposits were noted. Histopathological examinati...

Cutis laxa, clinically characterized by loose and pendulous skin related to loss of elastic tissue, is a rare heterogeneous condition. It is classified into congenital and acquired types. We report a case of generalized acquired cutis laxa type 1 in a young man following pruritic urticarial plaques. We have done a brief review of literature.

Sir, Lymphocytoma cutis of Spiegler-Fendt type is a rare chronic B lymphocyte proliferation a¡ecting the head and the neck in particular. It is characterized by solitary or grouped nodules or plaques which are purple or red and may reach a diameter of 3 ^ 5 cm. Although lymphocytoma cutis is a benign disorder, it often runs a protracted, even life-long course. Progression to malignant B cell ly...

INTRODUCTION Phacomatosis pigmentovascularis is a rare congenital condition characterized by vascular malformation associated with extensive pigmented nevi. Even though it forms a large, prominent skin lesion, therapy for phacomatosis pigmentovascularis is rarely discussed. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of phacomatosis pigmentovascularis type II treated with combined la...

I T IS THE PURPOSE of this report to describe the occurrence of unusual cutaneous hyper-reactivity phenomena in certain patients having chronic lymphocytic leukemia. These reactions are consistent with an exaggerated delayed hypersensitivity type of response to insect bites, inoculated mosquito antigen and to certain other delayed hypersensitivity antigens. The mosquito is an example of certain...