D-penicillamine-induced elastosis perforans serpiginosa and localized cutis laxa in a patient with Wilson's disease

B. Amichai*, A. Rotem, A. Metzker

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Abstract

A patient with Wilson's disease who developed elastosis perforans serpiginosa and localized cutis laxa during prolonged treatment with D-penicillamine is described. Induction of elastosis perforans serpiginosa and of cutis laxa by D-penicillamine may be due to a similar mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)667-669
Number of pages3
JournalIsrael Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume30
Issue number8
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • D-penicillamine
  • Elastosis perforans serpignosa
  • Localized cutis laxa
  • Pediatrics
  • Wilson's Disease

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