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

TL;DR

This case report describes a 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition called white fibrous papulosis of the neck, which appears as yellowish-white bumps on the neck and arm.

Contribution

The report highlights collagen fiber thickening as a key histopathological finding in white fibrous papulosis of the neck.

Findings

WFPN presents as asymptomatic yellowish-white papules on the neck and antecubital fossa.

Histopathology revealed collagen fiber thickening in the affected skin.

The condition is benign but has an unclear cause, requiring further research.

Abstract

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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