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Terra firma-forme dermatosis: a benign cutaneous entity with no systemic manifestations

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A 15-year-old girl was evaluated for a 4-month history of brownish discolouration on her abdomen. Her medical and family history was unremarkable. Dermatological examination revealed somewhat reticular palpable plaques with a… Click to show full abstract

A 15-year-old girl was evaluated for a 4-month history of brownish discolouration on her abdomen. Her medical and family history was unremarkable. Dermatological examination revealed somewhat reticular palpable plaques with a velvety texture, especially prominent on the anterolateral aspects of the abdomen (figure 1A). A diagnosis of terra firma-forme dermatosis (TFFD) was suspected based on the patient’s general well-being and cleanliness combined with the …

Keywords: terra firma; dermatosis benign; firma forme; forme dermatosis; benign cutaneous

Journal Title: Postgraduate Medical Journal
Year Published: 2017

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