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Oral Florid Papillomatosis and Leukoplakia of the Esophagus Associated with Keratoderma and Showing Transepidermal Elimination
Author(s) -
Ishii Yuko,
Sayama Koji,
Ohtsuka Hisashi,
Shiraishi Satoshi,
Miki Yoshiharu
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
the journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1346-8138
pISSN - 0385-2407
DOI - 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1994.tb03323.x
Subject(s) - papillomatosis , medicine , tongue , esophagus , dermatology , keratoderma , pathology , abnormality , leukoplakia , hyperkeratosis , anatomy , cancer , psychiatry
A 37‐year‐old male presented with a cauliflower‐like tumor in the right buccal mucosa, leukoplakia of the tongue and esophagus, and keratotic papules or plaques on the extremities including bilateral palms and soles, associated with borderline diabetes mellitus and a repeated history of infections. A multi‐system keratinizing abnormality was suspected, although no distinct disease category has been found showing similar involvements.