Acquired Brachial Cutaneous Dyschromatosis (ABCD): A Case Report And Review of Literature
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Acquired brachial cutaneous dyschromatosis (ABCD) is a rare acquired pigmentary disorder of the skin that affects middle age women. It presents as asymptomatic, reticulated, gray-brown patches with irregular geographical borders which are interspersed with hypopigmented macules involving the dorsal aspects of both forearms. Herein we report an 58 year old female who is otherwise healthy developed a persistent non-itchy skin lesions over her arms for the last 20 years. Skin examination revealed multiple non-scaly reticulated hyperpigmented patches interspersed with hypopigmented macules on dorsal aspects of both forearms. Skin biopsy showed epidermal atrophy, increased basal layer pigmentation, telangiectasia and solar elastosis. On the basis of the above clinico-pathological findings, a diagnosis of acquired brachial cutaneous dyschromatosis was made. Patient was reassured.
Authors and Affiliations
Ranad J. Medhir, Khalid Al Hawsawi, Nouf S. Al Muawad, Ahmad Mahdi
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- EP ID EP530069
- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.062
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