Diffuse dermal angiomatosis of the breast: response to isotretinoin

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Sep;45(3):462-5. doi: 10.1067/mjd.2001.116344.

Abstract

Dermal angiomatosis of the breast is an extremely rare disorder of unknown origin characterized by increased angiomatosis and ulceration. We report a case of a young woman whose disorder responded to isotretinoin. Our findings have potential relevance to the treatment of skin disorders in which ulceration is a prominent feature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiomatosis / diagnosis*
  • Angiomatosis / drug therapy
  • Angiomatosis / pathology
  • Breast
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin / therapeutic use
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy
  • Skin Diseases / pathology

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Isotretinoin