Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct naevus with dermatomal trunk involvement: literature review and report on the efficacy of laser treatment

Br J Dermatol. 1998 Apr;138(4):684-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.1998.02186.x.

Abstract

Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct naevus (PEODDN) is a rare, benign hamartomatous malformation involving the eccrine sweat duct. The existence of filiform keratinous plugs that represent cornoid lamellae overlying dilated infundibula of eccrine ducts is a distinctive feature and the presence of associated abnormal dermal ducts is frequent. We report a patient with PEODDN who exhibited lesions on the left side of her chest. Cases of PEODDN reported in the literature are reviewed. Our experience in treating this patient with ultrapulsed carbon dioxide laser is also presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Eccrine Glands*
  • Female
  • Hamartoma / pathology*
  • Hamartoma / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Sweat Gland Diseases / pathology
  • Sweat Gland Diseases / radiotherapy