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ORPHA:228254Disease
Also called Juvenile elastoma without osteopoikilosis · Nevus elasticus · Weidman juvenile elastoma
What it is
A rare, genetic or acquired, dermis elastic tissue disorder characterized by asymptomatic, solitary or multiple, firm, skin-colored to yellowish papules or nodules of variable size that are disseminated or grouped in clusters and typically located on the trunk, buttocks, thighs or face, among others. Histologically, focal increase of thickened, tortuous elastic fibers in the reticular dermis, without signs of degeneration, is reported. Isolated cases, as well as cases associated with osteopoikilosis (Buschke-Ollendorf syndrome), may be observed.
Key facts
- Age of onset
- Childhood
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Classified as
- Disease
ICD-10 codes
ICD-10 has no distinct code for most rare diseases, so many are filed under the nearest available one. A shared code identifies the group, not this disease — the ORPHAcode above is what identifies it.
Related health topics
Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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