Leonine Facies in a case of Diffuse Sebaceous Hyperplasia and the response to Isotretinoin treatment

Authors

  • Verónica Úraga Centro Dermatológico Dr. Úraga. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
  • Annette Morán Centro Dermatológico Dr. Úraga. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
  • Enrique Úraga Centro Dermatológico Dr. Úraga. Guayaquil, Ecuador.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63787/2220202431

Keywords:

Presenile diffuse familial sebaceous hyperplasia, isotretinoin, treatment, leonine facies

Abstract

Presenile diffuse familial sebaceous hyperplasia is an extremely rare condition, with less than 20 cases reported in the medical literature. The condition is more unusual when presented as leonine facies. This case report presents a patient with leonine facies and extrafacial involvement of which dermoscopy and histopathology were compatible with sebaceous hyperplasia. The patient received oral isotretinoin therapy with satisfactory results.

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Published

2020-06-08

How to Cite

Úraga, V., Morán, A., & Úraga, E. (2020). Leonine Facies in a case of Diffuse Sebaceous Hyperplasia and the response to Isotretinoin treatment. Revista Dermatologica Centro Úraga, 2(2), 24–31. https://doi.org/10.63787/2220202431

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Revista Dermatológica Centro Úraga

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Case Report

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