Elastosis perforans serpiginosa.

Indian Dermatol Online J

Department of Medical Specialties, School of Medicine and Surgery, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro State, General Polyclinic of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Published: April 2014

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