Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome Associated with Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma: Report of a Case and Review of Literature

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences,Tehran,Iran

2 General Practitioner, Skin Disease and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan Iran

Abstract

Background: Rothmund–Thomson syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis characterized by the early onset of poikiloderma, and several other cutaneous layers and organ involvements.Case Report: This is a report of a 14-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with Rothmund–Thomson syndrome since she was 3 years old. She has been suffering from pain and swelling of the right elbow and forearm for about 6 months. She was hospitalized because of a swollen, tender erythematous mass on her right elbow that had appeared one year earlier and had enlarged gradually. On physical examination, she had a bird-like appearance. Scalp hair, eyebrows and lashes were sparse.Conclusion: There are few previous reports on Rothmund–Thomson syndrome associated with malignant fibrous histiocytoma. We decided to report this case as another supporting document for this association.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 29, Issue 173 - Serial Number 173
November and December 2012
Pages 3104-3108

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  • Receive Date: 12 March 2012
  • Revise Date: 29 April 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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