Abstract

Hematoxylin and eosin stain showed normal epidermis with increased elastin fibers throughout the dermis [Figure 2]a. Verhoeff Van-Gieson stain showed the presence of increased thin, wavy elongated as well as fragmented elastin fibers [Figure 2]b. Based on clinical and histological findings, a diagnosis of linear focal elastosis was made. Growth spurt in younger individuals and UV exposure leading to actinic dermal elastosis are other possible factors leading to LFE. The number of vertical fibrillin fibers adjacent to the dermal-epidermal junction and the elastin fibers on the papillary dermis are significantly reduced.

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Title
Linear focal elastosis localized to bilateral knee of a marathon runner
Author
Kaur, I 1 ; Jakhar, D 1 ; Bhattacharya, S 1 ; Sharma, S 2 

 Department of Dermatology and STD, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital (University of Delhi), New Delhi 
 Department of Pathology, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital (University of Delhi), New Delhi 
Pages
60-61
Publication year
2019
Publication date
Jan/Mar 2019
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
00223859
e-ISSN
09722823
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2172054650
Copyright
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