Dermoscopic features of acral pigmented lesions in Egyptian patients: a descriptive study

Elwan, Nagwa M.; El‐Tatawy, Rania Ahmed; Elfar, Nashwa N.; Elsakka, Omnia M.

doi:10.1111/ijd.12882

Cited by 10 publications

(8 citation statements)

References 14 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…These data are very similar to those of Elwan et al , who detected PFP in 66.1% of cases, followed by the lattice-like pattern (8.9%) and the homogeneous pattern (7.6%). 26 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dermoscopic features of acral melanocytic nevi in a case series from Mexico

González-Ramírez

Guerra-Segovia

Garza‐Rodríguez

et al. 2018

An. Bras. Dermatol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundPigmented lesions on acral sites are common; clinical differentiation of nevi and early melanoma can be challenging. In these cases, dermoscopy can provide a more accurate diagnosis. Most dermoscopic patterns on acral skin have been described in Asian and European populations, while there are few studies in Latin American populations.ObjectivesTo determine the frequency of pigmented lesions in volar skin and their dermoscopic patterns in a Mexican population. Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed in Hispanic patients with the presence of at least one pigmented lesion on acral skin. Clinical and dermoscopic images were obtained. These were subsequently evaluated independently by two dermatologists trained and experienced in dermoscopy.ResultsA total of 582 pigmented lesions on volar skin were diagnosed in 321 patients. Overall, prevalence of acral pigmented lesions on volar skin was 6.8%. For both observers, parallel furrows were the most frequent pattern described, but for observer 2, a lattice-like pattern was prevalent on the toes and a homogeneous pattern on the sides of the feet. There was lower inter-observer agreement, with a kappa index of 0.144.Study limitationsThe lesions were not biopsied, so clinical-histological correlation could not be performed. The study did not correlate dermoscopic patterns with age.Conclusions.As previously reported by other authors, parallel furrows were the most frequently found dermoscopic pattern on palmoplantar skin.

show abstract

“…These data are very similar to those of Elwan et al , who detected PFP in 66.1% of cases, followed by the lattice-like pattern (8.9%) and the homogeneous pattern (7.6%). 26 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dermoscopic features of acral melanocytic nevi in a case series from Mexico

González-Ramírez

Guerra-Segovia

Garza‐Rodríguez

et al. 2018

An. Bras. Dermatol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Elwan et al 7 evaluated dermoscopic patterns of 200 patients with 224 acral pigmented lesions in Egyptian patients. In their study, the most frequent dermoscopic pattern was the parallel furrow pattern (66%), followed by the lattice-like (9%) and homogeneous (8%) patterns.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Age and Anatomical Location–Related Dermoscopic Patterns of 210 Acral Melanocytic Nevi in a Turkish Population

2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Description of the dermoscopic features of acral nevi is important to improve management and reduce the number of unnecessary excisions. The most common patterns were parallel furrow, globular, and fibrillar in our study. Parallel furrow (dotted variants) and globulostreak-like patterns were the most common patterns in the pediatric population. The fibrillar pattern showed a tendency for soles, while a lattice-like pattern was seen more often on the plantar arch. Therefore, there may be a relation between anatomic localisation, age, and dermoscopic pattern.

show abstract

“…Benign acral nevi typically follow one of the known benign dermoscopic patterns that occur on glabrous skin, including the parallel furrow, latticelike, and fibrillar patterns (2)(3)(4)(5). Overall, the parallel furrow pattern is the most common (4); the parallel furrow DOI: 10.1111/pde.13105 pattern and latticelike pattern are the most frequently noted patterns, particularly on the palms (6).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dermoscopic Findings of an Unusual Acral Nevus on the Hand of a Child

Liebman

Diakow

Glick

2017

Pediatric Dermatology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Distinguishing benign acral nevi from small early acral melanomas may be challenging in certain cases. Dermoscopy is a noninvasive imaging technique that can help clinicians better visualize deeper lesion structures and thus more easily differentiate benign nevi from melanoma. We report the case of a 13-year-old girl with a changing dark brown to black macule with a central papular component on the volar surface of the right third finger. Dermoscopy revealed asymmetrically distributed irregular black blotches on a bluish-black background. Histopathology revealed a traumatized compound melanocytic nevus. Certain melanocytic nevi, although histologically benign, may not conform to the limited selection of reassuring benign dermoscopic patterns. Nevi in children are often dynamic and have a high likelihood of dermoscopic change.

show abstract

Dermoscopic features of acral pigmented lesions in Egyptian patients: a descriptive study

Abstract: The recognition of different dermoscopic patterns is essential for diagnosis of various types of acral pigmented lesions. In addition, dermoscopy is useful in discriminating between acral nevi and early acral melanoma and narrows down the number of biopsies needed.

Cited by 10 publications

References 14 publications

Dermoscopic features of acral melanocytic nevi in a case series from Mexico

Dermoscopic features of acral melanocytic nevi in a case series from Mexico

Age and Anatomical Location–Related Dermoscopic Patterns of 210 Acral Melanocytic Nevi in a Turkish Population

Dermoscopic Findings of an Unusual Acral Nevus on the Hand of a Child

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About