Co-Occurrence of Pityriasis Amiantacea and Cutis Verticis Gyrata Secondary to Leukemia Cutis of the Scalp
November 2023
in “
Skin Appendage Disorders
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Studysummary This case report describes a rare instance of pityriasis amiantacea and cutis verticis gyrata occurring in a 32-year-old man with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, highlighting this previously unreported dermatological manifestation and stressing the importance of clinical awareness.
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A 32-year-old man with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) presented with severe scalp scaling and hair loss, diagnosed as pityriasis amiantacea (PA) with secondary cutis verticis gyrata due to leukaemia cutis. This case is notable as it is the first reported instance of PA occurring as a consequence of leukaemia cutis, a rare condition where leukaemia cells infiltrate the skin. The co-occurrence of PA and cutis verticis gyrata is also rare and underscores the importance of clinician awareness for accurate diagnosis and management.
