White Fibrous Papulosis of the Axillae and Neck

Dokic, Yelena; Tschen, Jaime A.

doi:10.7759/cureus.7635

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“…WFPN belongs to the broader category of fibroelastic papulosis of the neck, which has two subcategories: pseudoxanthoma elasticum-like papillary dermal elastolysis (PXE-PDE) and WFPN. The causes of this disease are not completely understood, but aging and environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight play a role in its pathogenesis [ 2 , 3 ]. The relative uncommonness of this condition in the field of clinicopathology has led to an underestimation of its prevalence in the medical literature.…”

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White Fibrous Papulosis of the Neck in a 70-Year-Old Female: A Case Report

Alzaabi,

Almutairi,

Alrushood

et al. 2024

Cureus

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White fibrous papulosis of the neck (WFPN) manifests through the presence of numerous solid, persistent, and asymptomatic yellowish-white papules, displaying a distinctive asymmetrical distribution primarily localized on the neck and antecubital fossa. This case report describes the clinical presentation of a 70-year-old female diagnosed with WFPN, highlighting the significant finding of collagen fiber thickening upon histopathological analysis. Despite its predilection for specific anatomical sites, the elusive pathogenesis of WFPN adds diagnostic complexity, emphasizing the need for further research in this unique condition that generally follows a benign course.

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confidence: 99%