Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum. (22nd April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Scaramuzza, Andrea; Macedoni, Maddalena; Tadini, Gian Luca; De Angelis, Laura; Redaelli, Francesca; Gazzarri, Alessandra; Comaschi, Valentina; Giani, Elisa; Zuccotti, Gian Vincenzo
• Other Names: Czkwianianc E. Academic Editor.; Kamps A. W. Academic Editor.; Resch B. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-04-22
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/152602
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : Necrobiosis lipoidica is a rare disorder that usually appears in the lower extremities and it is often related to diabetes mellitus. There are few reported cases of necrobiosis lipoidica in children. We present an interesting case in that the patient developed lesions on the abdomen, which is an unusual location.