All issues > Volume 33(5); 1990

Original Article

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1990;33(5):721-726. Published online May 31, 1990.

A Case of Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis.

M J Na¹, E W Park¹, W H Choi¹, K W Kim¹, D W Kim²

¹Department of Pediatrics, Pohang Sunlin Hospital, Kyungpuk, Korea
²Department of Dermatology, Kyungpuk National University Hospital, Kyungpuk, Korea

Received: August 9, 1989;  Accepted: November 1, 1989.

Abstract

Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis is a type of ichthyosis. We present a case of epidermolytic hyperker- atosis in 7 months old male infant who developed generalized erythematous hyperkeratosis & vesicles at birth. Later, the skin lesions progressed to characteristic thick, grayish dark brown scales affecting flexural & intertriginous areas. Histological examination revealed hyperkeratosis, vacuolation of Malpighian cells & markedly thickening of granular layer containing many keratohyaline granules.

Keywords :Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis