Spontaneously improving Michelin tire baby syndrome

Pediatr Dermatol. 2003 Mar-Apr;20(2):150-2. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2003.20212.x.

Abstract

Michelin tire syndrome is described in a 22-month-old girl of Indian origin who had generalized folding of the skin, esotropia, epicanthic folds, and delayed speech. Histopathology showed diffuse lipomatous hypertrophy. The skin changes showed partial improvement on follow-up. We report this case because of its rarity. Furthermore, the spontaneous improvement is significant, unlike the persistent course of other congenital nevi.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Cutis Laxa / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • India
  • Infant
  • Language Development Disorders*
  • Rare Diseases
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Skin Abnormalities / diagnosis*
  • Syndrome