Bullous hemorrhagic lichen sclerosus of the breast: a report of two cases and review of the literature
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Ryan, Michael P; Monjazeb, Seena; Ross, Lindy S; Kroger, Kathleen T
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Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic dermatologic condition characterized by atrophic porcelain-appearing plaques that can cause intense discomfort and eventually lead to destruction of local architecture. Lichen sclerosus most commonly arises in the anogenital area, but up to 20% of cases can present on extragenital skin. Rarely, LS can also present with hemorrhage and bullae; the mechanism by which this occurs is unknown. We report two cases of bullous hemorrhagic LS of the breast arising in 66-year-old and 77-year-old women. Bullous hemorrhagic LS of the breast is exceedingly rare, with few reported cases, and presents a diagnostic challenge to clinicians.
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2019
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Dermatology Online Journal
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25/12
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Ryan, Michael P; Monjazeb, Seena; Ross, Lindy S; Kroger, Kathleen T