Author/Editor		Cattonar, P; Grandi, G; Plebani, M; Faggian, D; Falconieri, G; Trevisan, G
Title		Urticaria pigmentosa in a child (telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans)
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 6, št. 3
Publication year		1997
Volume		str. 101-5
Language		eng
Abstract		We present a case of telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans (TMEP) that occurred in an asymptomatic, otherwise healthy 15 year-old boy. He presented with a diffuse, telangiectasic macules within a tan-brown background. No systemic symptoms were mentioned. Pertinent laboratory examinations showed increased serum concentration of histamine and heparin and an augmented urinary excretion of histamine. Microscopic examination of alcohol-fixed biopsy specimen of skin showed an increased number of mast cells. A brief discussion is provided, especially in view of the rarity of telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans in this age group.
Descriptors		URTICARIA PIGMENTOSA CHILD