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Elastosis perforans serpiginosa

Field	Value
name	Elastosis perforans serpiginosa
synonyms	EPS
image	Elastosis perforans serpiginosa.jpg
image_size	150px
caption	Elastosis perforans serpiginosa: Hyperkeratotic plaque of papules

Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is a unique perforating disorder characterized by transepidermal elimination of elastic fibers and distinctive clinical lesions, which are serpiginous in distribution and can be associated with specific diseases.

File:Histopathology of elastosis perforans serpiginosa.jpg|Histopathology of elastosis perforans serpiginosa: Degenerated elastic fibers and transepidermal perforating canals (arrow points at one of them) File:Autosomal dominant - en.svg|This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

References

"OMIM Entry - 130100 - ELASTOSIS PERFORANS SERPIGINOSA; EPS".
(2012). "Histopathology of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum and Related Disorders: Histological Hallmarks and Diagnostic Clues". Scientifica.
Freedberg, et al. (2003). ''Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine''. (6th ed.). Page 1041. McGraw-Hill. {{ISBN. 0-07-138076-0.
Rapini, Ronald P.. (2007). "Dermatology: 2-Volume Set". Mosby.

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