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Acquired cutis laxa associated with multiple myeloma

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Abstract

Cutis laxa is an uncommon condition characterized by loose and redundant skin. Biopsy results are positive for a reduction in or an absence of elastic fibers in the dermis. Cutis laxa is acquired or congenital. The acquired form is either a generalized insidious form (type I) or a form associated with prior inflammation (type II). Cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and urologic complications may occur. In the past, cutis laxa was associated with plasma cell dyscrasia. We report on a characteristic case of cutis laxa to alert clinicians to this uncommon manifestation of multiple myeloma.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)114-118
Number of pages5
JournalCutis
Volume69
Issue number2
StatePublished - Feb 2002

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Dermatology

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