Perianal cutaneous malakoplakia in an immunocompetent patient

Shawaf, A.Z.; Boushi, L.A.; Douri, T.H.

Dermatology Online Journal 16(1): 10

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 1087-2108
PMID: 20137752
Document Number: 643897
Malakoplakia is an uncommon inflammatory condition usually affecting the genitourinary tract, which has been associated with infections, tumors, and immunocompromised states. The condition has been reported in many different organs and it may rarely involve the skin. We describe a case of an isolated perianal cutaneous malakoplakia in an immunocompetent 23-year-old Syrian male.

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