Dermoscopy : A Literature Review

Hossam, Dalia; Sadek, Ahmed; Saied, Nehal

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“…Dermoscopic findings of a lesion reflect its histological changes, allowing a more accurate clinical diagnosis in conjunction with clinical features. [ 4 ] Studies describing the role of dermoscopy in cutaneous vasculitis are limited to those on urticarial vasculitis. [ 5 - 7 ]…”

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“…However, the designations “dots” and “globules” merely indicate the size of structures and practically both represent the same thing. [ 4 ] Purpuric globules correlating with extravasated and degraded RBCs have also been described in urticarial vasculitis. [ 5 - 7 ] Vascular morphologic patterns noted in urticarial vasculitis, pigmented purpuric dermatoses (PPDs), and insect bite reactions were absent in our cases, possibly obscured by the purpuric areas.…”

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Utility of dermoscopy in cutaneous small vessel vasculitis: Preliminary observations from a study of 30 cases

Adya

Kavya

Inamadar

2023

Indian Dermatol Online J

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Background: Dermoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that provides an added advantage to the routine clinical diagnostic exercise. Role of dermoscopy in cutaneous small vessel vasculitis has not been explored well. Objective: This study was intended to delineate the dermoscopic features of cutaneous small vessel vasculitis and to correlate them with histopathological findings of the disease. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 30 patients with cutaneous small vessel vasculitis confirmed by histopathology and direct immunofluorescence. In each patient, dermoscopic features of early/evolving and established lesions were recorded. Dermoscopic-histopathological correlation was assessed for established lesions. Results: On dermoscopy, the early/evolving lesions showed a dull red background in all the 30 (100%) patients, red globules in 8 (26.7%), and red dots in 4 (13.30%) patients. The established lesions showed red background in 28 (93.3%) patients, white and yellow structureless areas in 19 (63.33%) patients each, red globules in 18 (60%), and red dots in 16 (53.3%) patients. A statistically significant association between red globules and red blood cell extravasation was noted ( P -0.01). White and yellow structureless areas also showed a statistically significant association between sparse ( P -0.023) and dense ( P -0.007) perivascular infiltrates, respectively. Conclusion: Dermoscopy of cutaneous small vessel vasculitis exhibits fairly reliable and reproducible features correlating well with histopathological aspects of the disease. Hence, inclusion of dermoscopy in the clinical diagnostic protocol for cutaneous small vessel vasculitis is beneficial in complementing the clinical diagnosis and in differentiating from other inflammatory purpuras.

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Utility of dermoscopy in cutaneous small vessel vasculitis: Preliminary observations from a study of 30 cases

Adya

Kavya

Inamadar

2023

Indian Dermatol Online J

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“…Handheld dermoscope: compact and portable device, similar to an ophthalmoscope. Portable dermoscopes are convenient to use and are capable of being transported to various locations for the evaluation of a skin lesion [5,15] . The device lacks storage capabilities and can just be accomplished by externally attaching smartphones or digital cameras [16] .…”

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Role of onychoscopy in diagnosis of psoriatic nail disorders in adults

Abas,

Elattar,

Eldeen

et al. 2024

Int. J. Dermatol. Venereology Leprosy Sci.

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Nail psoriasis (NP) is a prevalent and impairing form of plaque-type psoriasis that has a significant impact on the patient's physical and mental well-being. The prevalence of NP without any involvement in skin or arthritis ranges from 0% to 6%. Dermoscopy of the nail bed is quite beneficial for individuals with NP as it enables the observation of the erythematous border that surrounds the outermost part of the detachment. Onychoscopy refers to the use of dermatoscopy to examine the nail unit and its parts. Onychoscopy facilitates enhanced and more detailed examination of nail characteristics that are not obvious to the naked eye. Nevertheless, nails possess a more intricate composition compared to skin, therefore onychoscopy diverges from skin dermatoscopy in notable manners.

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“…Clinically these ulcers with gray membrane, necrotic centre and raised margins surrounded by erythematous halo [27]. Mucoscopically, yellowish to red central part encircled by a whitish structureless region and a circular edge of erythema [4].…”

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“…However, it can also be used to examine lesions with little or no pigmentation [3]. The synonyms for this technique are Dermoscopy, epiluminescence microscopy, incident light microscopy, and skin-surface microscopy [4].…”

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Dermatoscopy: A New Diagnostic Approach for Lesions on Mucous Membrane

Ashok¹

2023

Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Dermatoscope is used to examine the skin lesions without obstruction and is known as dermatoscopy or epiluminescence microscopy. Similarly, dermatoscope can be used to examine lesions on the mucous membrane of oral cavity. This is termed as “mucoscopy”. Mucoscopy is an important upcoming digital tool for oral mucosal disorders. It can help to distinguish between the benign and malignant lesions, but needs to be correlated with clinical and histopathology if required. As literature on mucoscopy is minimal and is limited to individual case or case series. An organized, systemic analysis is very much essential on this topic. This chapter would focus on mucoscopic features of certain oral lesions which would help with further development and improvement of a non-invasive technique for diagnosis.

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Dermoscopy : A Literature Review

Cited by 6 publications

References 27 publications

Utility of dermoscopy in cutaneous small vessel vasculitis: Preliminary observations from a study of 30 cases

Utility of dermoscopy in cutaneous small vessel vasculitis: Preliminary observations from a study of 30 cases

Role of onychoscopy in diagnosis of psoriatic nail disorders in adults

Dermatoscopy: A New Diagnostic Approach for Lesions on Mucous Membrane

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