Benign cutaneous Degos disease

Int J Dermatol. 2005 Aug;44(8):654-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.02080.x.

Abstract

A 24-year-old woman presented with an 8-year history of a recurrent asymptomatic rash characterized by small erythematous papules which evolved to form atrophic porcelain white scars with a telangectatic rim. She had never had gastrointestinal or neurological symptoms. A short trial of aspirin did not alter the behavior of the disease. Histology confirmed the clinical diagnosis of Degos disease. Degos disease is a rare disorder that has been classified into the benign or malignant variety. The malignant type has a poor prognosis. Gastrointestinal involvement is the most frequent cause of death. The existence of patients with a prolonged, purely cutaneous or benign form has been increasingly recognized. It may be impossible to classify a patient at the time of initial presentation. Her progress is consistent with the benign form.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular / diagnosis*
  • Vasculitis / diagnosis*