A case report of juvenile hyaline fibromatosis

Publication date: Available online 17 July 2014 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Author(s): Mohammed H. Abduljabbar Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis (JHF) is a rare, autosomal recessive disease characterized by early onset papulonodular skin lesions, soft tissue masses, joint contractures, gingival hypertrophy, stunted growth and osteolytic bone lesions. Histopathological examination of the cutaneous lesions is unique and characterized by an accumulation of an amorphous, hyaline material in the dermis with increased number of fibroblasts. Herein, we report an 11year-old girl who presented with papulonodular lesions on the scalp, chin, ears, elbows, knees, back and perianal skin. She had gingival hypertrophy and contractures of the elbows, hips, knees and ankles.

Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - November 3, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research