A radiologic sign of epidermolytic hyperkeratosis

Levy, S.B.; Goldsmith, L.A.

Cutis 19(5): 673-675

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162
PMID: 862428
Document Number: 117566
The radiologic finding of innumerable fine ridges in the outer soft tissues of a patient with severe generalized epidermolytic hyperkeratosis is presented as a sign of the disease. The radiodensity results from the density of keratin and low water content in the scales of epidermolytic hyperkeratosis.

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