[Elastosis perforans serpiginosa associated with Down's syndrome and sex-linked ichthyosis. Treatment with 13-cis-retinoic acid]

Med Cutan Ibero Lat Am. 1989;17(4):209-14.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We study here the case of a male patient aged 22 years with antecedents of Down syndrome and X-linked ichthyosis. The results obtained from the administration of 13-cis retinoic acid are commented upon. The association with other diseases and the treatment are also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / complications*
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / drug therapy
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / pathology
  • Down Syndrome / complications*
  • Elastic Tissue / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Ichthyosis / complications*
  • Ichthyosis / genetics
  • Male
  • Tretinoin / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Tretinoin