Circumferential skin folds in a child: A case of Michelin tire baby syndrome
Palit Aparna, Inamadar Arun C
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, BLDEA's SBMP Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Bijapur, Karnataka, India
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Inamadar Arun C
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, BLDEA's SBMP Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Bijapur - 586103, Karnataka
India
aruninamadar@rediffmail.com
A six-month-old girl who presented with dermatitis was found to have multiple, symmetric, deep, gyrate skin folds involving her trunk and similar circumferential lesions on her extremities since birth. She had a characteristic round face with hypertelorism, depressed nasal bridge, thin, down-turned vermillion border of upper lip and short neck. Skin biopsy demonstrated increased smooth muscle fibers in the deeper dermis. A diagnosis of Michelin tire baby syndrome was made. Clinical features, histopathology, differential diagnosis and prognosis of this rare disorder have been discussed.
Keywords: Circumferential skin folds, Congenital diffuse lipomatosis, Michelin tire baby
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2007;73:49-51. Open Access Article.
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