Kyrle Disease A Rare Dermatologic Condition Associated with the Diabetic Foot

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2015 Sep;105(5):451-5. doi: 10.7547/14-009.

Abstract

We report two cases of biopsy-confirmed Kyrle disease. Kyrle disease is one of the perforating dermatoses associated with diabetic patients undergoing renal dialysis. In this report, we describe the clinical and histopathologic features, the differential diagnoses, and successful treatment of this unusual disorder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Darier Disease / diagnosis*
  • Darier Disease / etiology
  • Diabetic Foot / complications*
  • Diabetic Foot / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rare Diseases*
  • Skin / pathology*

Supplementary concepts

  • Kyrle disease