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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2022; 10(35): 12971-12979
Published online Dec 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.12971
Malignant atrophic papulosis: Two case reports
Zhi-Gui Li, Jia-Ming Zhou, Li Li, Xiao-Dong Wang
Zhi-Gui Li, Li Li, Xiao-Dong Wang, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Jia-Ming Zhou, Department of Clinical Medicine, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610207, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Li ZG and Zhou JM designed and wrote the manuscript; Li L and Wang XD reviewed the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Key Project of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province, No. 2022YFS0337.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Dong Wang, MD, Doctor, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. wangxiaodong@wchscu.cn
Received: June 22, 2022
Peer-review started: June 22, 2022
First decision: August 4, 2022
Revised: August 16, 2022
Accepted: November 18, 2022
Article in press: November 18, 2022
Published online: December 16, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Malignant atrophic papulosis is a rare and potentially lethal thrombo-occlusive microvasculopathy characterized by cutaneous papules and gastrointestinal perforation.