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PORPHYRIA CUTANEA TARDA WITH CUTANEOUS “SCLERODERMA” AND CALCIFICATION
Author(s) -
Wilson Perry R.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.1989.tb00427.x
Subject(s) - porphyria cutanea tarda , medicine , scleroderma (fungus) , dermatology , calcification , pathogenesis , calcinosis , dystrophic calcification , pathology , inoculation
S ummary An unusual case of porphria cutanea tarda (PCT) with sclerodermoid changes is reported. This case is remarkable for the extent of sclerodermoid changes and the presence of gross dystrophic calcification and ulceration in the sclerotic areas. The pathogenesis of this condition is discussed.