Milia en plaque in a bilateral submandibular distribution

Clin Exp Dermatol. 1998 Sep;23(5):227-9.

Abstract

Milia en plaque typically occurs in the retroauricular area. We report the case of an 84-year-old woman with this disorder occurring bilaterally in the submandibular region. The diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cysts / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratins
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Submandibular Gland Diseases / pathology*

Substances

  • Keratins