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Darier's disease of the external ear

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. C. Thompson ,
L. Shall  and
S. J. Moralee
A. C. Thompson*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, Nottingham.
L. Shall
Affiliation:
Departments of Dermatology, University Hospital, Nottingham.
S. J. Moralee
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, Nottingham.
*
Mr A. C. Thompson, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolarynglogy, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, London Road, Derby DEI 2QY
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Abstract

Darier's disease is a hereditary dermatological condition characterized by crusted papules distributed over the seborrhoeic areas of the trunk and head. A case of Darier's disease presenting to the Otolaryngology department because of severe involvement of the pinna is reported. The typical histological appearances are described and treatment discussed.

Keywords

Otitis externaDarier disease
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 8 , August 1992 , pp. 725 - 726
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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