Ann Dermatol.  2014 Oct;26(5):649-650. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.5.649.

Generalized Eruptive Lentiginosis in a Healthy Elderly Man

• Kim MS
• Youn SH
• Na CH
• Kim JK
• Shin BS

• KMID: 2265510
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.5.649

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Humans
Lentigo*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Hundreds of hyperpigmented macules on the back and extremities. Inset: close-up view of lesions.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Pathologic features of the skin on the trunk with lentigo (H&E, ×200). (B) Proliferation of melanocytes, positive for S-100, is evident in the basal layer of the epidermis (S-100, ×200). Inset: melanocytes on Melan A staining (×200).

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