Different dermoscopic faces of dermatofibromas - 19/08/11
, Gulsum Gencoglan, MD a, Taner Akalin, MD b, Fezal Ozdemir, MD a
Reprint requests: Isil Kilinc Karaarslan, MD, Ege University, Medical Faculty, Department of Dermatology, 35100, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.Izmir, Turkey
Abstract |
Background |
Central white scarlike patch and a delicate pigment network at the periphery is the typical appearance of dermatofibromas on dermoscopy.
Objective |
We aimed to analyze the different dermoscopic appearances of dermatofibromas.
Methods |
Fifty-two dermatofibromas with dermoscopic features different from the classic type, which were detected between May 2003 and July 2005, were evaluated.
Results |
Globules in the scarlike area (38.5%), linear/irregular crypts (26.9%), lentigo-like reticular pigmentation (23%), homogeneous blue-gray pigmentation (5.9%), and erythematous homogeneous area surrounding the white patch (3.8%) were the patterns observed. In addition, dermoscopic features of an atrophic variant of dermatofibroma are described, which was seen in one lesion (1.9%).
Limitations |
None.
Conclusion |
Dermatofibromas have various dermoscopic features. Among them, “linear, irregular crypts” is not unusual and is described in this study. Homogeneous bluish pigmentation on dermoscopy may be a possible clue for the diagnosis of hemosiderotic variants of dermatofibromas.
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