Acantholytic dyskeratotic epidermal nevus
Acantholytic Dyskeratotic Epidermal Nevus (pronunciation: a-kan-tho-ly-tic dys-ker-a-tot-ic epi-der-mal nev-us) is a rare type of epidermal nevus, a skin disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal skin growths.
Etymology
The term "Acantholytic" is derived from the Greek words "akantha" meaning thorn and "lysis" meaning loosening. "Dyskeratotic" comes from the Greek words "dys" meaning bad or difficult and "kerato" meaning horn. "Epidermal" refers to the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis. "Nevus" is a Latin word meaning birthmark or mole.
Definition
Acantholytic Dyskeratotic Epidermal Nevus is a skin condition where there is a presence of benign skin lesions that are characterized by acantholysis (loss of intercellular connections) and dyskeratosis (abnormal keratinization). These lesions typically appear at birth or during early childhood.
Symptoms
The most common symptom of Acantholytic Dyskeratotic Epidermal Nevus is the presence of skin lesions. These lesions are usually present at birth or appear during early childhood. They are often localized but can be widespread. The lesions may vary in color from flesh-colored to brown and may be flat or slightly raised.
Related Terms
- Acantholysis: A condition where there is a loss of intercellular connections, leading to the separation of cells.
- Dyskeratosis: A condition characterized by abnormal keratinization or formation of the skin cells.
- Epidermal Nevus: A type of skin disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal skin growths.
- Skin Lesions: Abnormal growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acantholytic dyskeratotic epidermal nevus
- Wikipedia's article - Acantholytic dyskeratotic epidermal nevus
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