Dermoscopic Patterns of Dermatofibroma

BACKGROUNDClinical and dermoscopic aspects of dermatofibroma (DF) are usually typical. Systematic analysis of dermoscopic features of DFs has rarely been performed. OBJECTIVETo evaluate the dermoscopic patterns of DFs and, in selected cases, the change of these patterns over time. METHODSDermoscopic...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Dermatologic surgery 2005-10, Vol.31 (10), p.1336-1339
Main Authors: Arpaia, Nicola, Cassano, Nicoletta, Vena, Gino Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Dermoscopy
Female
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous - diagnosis
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous - pathology
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:BACKGROUNDClinical and dermoscopic aspects of dermatofibroma (DF) are usually typical. Systematic analysis of dermoscopic features of DFs has rarely been performed. OBJECTIVETo evaluate the dermoscopic patterns of DFs and, in selected cases, the change of these patterns over time. METHODSDermoscopic examination was performed in 39 DFs belonging to 32 patients. In each case, the diagnosis was confirmed histopathologically. RESULTSWe identified the following three dermoscopic patternsisolated presence of the pigment network in 31% of cases; a peripheral pigment network associated with either globules and dots or with scale crusts, and sometimes also with a more or less evident white patch, in the central area in 13% of cases; and a peripheral pigment network with a central white area in 56% of cases. CONCLUSIONThe dermoscopic patterns observed in our case series may correspond to distinct sequential stages of formation, suggesting clues to understanding the pathogenesis of DF.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1097/00042728-200510000-00015