Buschke‐Ollendorff syndrome with LEMD3 germline stopgain mutation p. R678 presenting as multiple subcutaneous nodules with mucin deposition

Abstract Buschke‐Ollendorff syndrome (BOS; OMIM 166700) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the existence of connective tissue nevus and/or osteopoikilosis. The skin lesions usually present as firm, yellow, or flesh‐colored papules and nodules, which may coalesce into plaques and...

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Published in:Journal of cutaneous pathology 2021-01, Vol.48 (1), p.77-80
Main Authors: Xu, Zhijun, Yang, Chao, Xue, Ruzeng
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Language:eng
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Summary:Abstract Buschke‐Ollendorff syndrome (BOS; OMIM 166700) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the existence of connective tissue nevus and/or osteopoikilosis. The skin lesions usually present as firm, yellow, or flesh‐colored papules and nodules, which may coalesce into plaques and increase in size and number over time. We present a case of a 26‐year‐old male with multiple subcutaneous nodules on the waist and thigh for more than 20 years. Being deeply seated, his skin lesions were not visible and could only be appreciated by palpation. Accordingly, pathology showed an increase in thick, crossed, or paralleled, elastic fibers arranged between the collagen bundles in the lower part of the reticular dermis and the subcutaneous fat with mucin deposition. Heterozygous point mutation in exon 8 of the LEMD3 gene was detected, which confirmed the diagnosis of BOS. The deeply situated nature of skin lesions noted in our case has not been reported in the literature of BOS. Our case thus expands the clinical and pathological features of the disease.
ISSN:0303-6987
1600-0560