Acrokeratoelastoidosis

Dermatol Online J. 2015 Dec 16;21(12):13030/qt9hj2k1xq.

Abstract

Acrokeratoelastoidosis is a rare palmoplantar keratoderma. We report the case of a 32-year old man with multiple keratotic papules and plaques on the peripheral margins of his hands and feet. Histopathologic evaluation showed compact orthokeratosis; Verhoeff van Gieson stain showed thin and fragmented elastic fibers. The differential diagnosis includes focal acral hyperkeratosis, which has a similar presentation but with normal elastic fibers. Treatment of acrokeratoelastoidosis is often disappointing, with minimal response to topical glucocorticoids, keratolytics, retinoids, cryotherapy, and lasers.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Foot
  • Hand
  • Humans
  • Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / pathology*
  • Male
  • Skin / pathology*

Supplementary concepts

  • Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa