Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis (NICF) is a rare superficial folliculitis characterized by expansive deposits of birefringent crystallized lipid. We report a case of NICF in a transplant patient presenting with folliculocentric acneiform papules across the lateral face and neck. Biopsy demonstrated intrafollicular crystalline deposits within an intact epidermis. Diagnostic crystals were identified using a non-aqueous histologic technique involving thick unstained sections. To our knowledge, this is the first report of NICF in a transplant patient. Our case suggests NICF is a follicular disorder and highlights a technique that may prevent loss of birefringent crystals and assist in facilitating accurate diagnosis.
مجموعه
تاريخ نشر
2017
عنوان
Dermatology Online Journal
شماره جلد
23/7
نام شخص به منزله سر شناسه - (مسئولیت معنوی درجه اول )