Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

Case Rep Pediatr. 2012:2012:152602. doi: 10.1155/2012/152602. Epub 2012 Apr 22.

Abstract

Necrobiosis lipoidica is a rare disorder that usually appears in the lower extremities and it is often related to diabetes mellitus. There are few reported cases of necrobiosis lipoidica in children. We present an interesting case in that the patient developed lesions on the abdomen, which is an unusual location.

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