Blue Lesions - 28/09/13
, Alon Scope, MD b, c, Aimilios Lallas, MD a, Iris Zalaudek, MD a, Elvira Moscarella, MD a, Stefano Gardini, MD a, Giuseppe Argenziano, MD a, Giovanni Pellacani, MD dRésumé |
Blue color is found in a wide range of malignant and benign melanocytic and nonmelanocytic lesions and in lesions that result from penetration of exogenous materials, such as radiation or amalgam tattoo or traumatic penetration of particles. Discriminating between different diagnostic entities that display blue color relies on careful patient examination and lesion assessment. Dermoscopically, the extent, distribution, and patterns created by blue color can help diagnose lesions with specificity and differentiate between benign and malignant entities. This article provides an overview of the main diagnoses whereby blue color can be found, providing simple management rules for these lesions.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Blue color, Melanoma, Blue nevi, Spitz/Reed nevi, Nonmelanocytic lesions, Exogenous pigmentation
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| The authors have no conflict of interest to declare. |
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| Funding Sources: Study supported in part by the Italian Ministry of Health (RF-2010-2316524). |
Vol 31 - N° 4
P. 637-647 - octobre 2013 Retour au numéro
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