Reticular telangiectatic erythema: a reactive clinicopathological entity related to the presence of foreign body

Armengot‐Carbó, Miquel; Sabater, Vicente; Botella‐Estrada, Rafael

doi:10.1111/jdv.12707

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“…Reticular telangiectatic erythema was first described in 1981 by Gensch and Schmitt after the insertion of a pacemaker on the left side of the abdomen. 3 Afterwards, cases have been described after the insertion of defibrillators, spinal cord stimulators 2 ; infusion pumps 4 ; non-absorbable sutures 5 ; hip, elbow and knee replacements 2 , 6 , 7 ; and mesh used to repair hernias, among others. 8 In our review we have found only one case associated with the placement of breast prostheses.…”

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“…7 , 10 One argument to support the generation of heat and an electromagnetic field of the devices as the cause is the series of cases in which the skin lesions receded after the devices were deactivated, 9 as well as the tests with thermographic cameras which show an increase of the temperature of the areas with skin lesions. 9 These studies do not account for the cases in which no device that can generate heat or energy was placed, such as non-absorbable sutures, 5 hip prostheses associated with organized hematoma, 7 knee prostheses and mesh used to repair abdominal hernias, 8 in which the mechanical factor has been put forward as a possible cause of the lesions.…”

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Reticular telangiectatic erythema by breast implants

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Reticular telangiectatic erythema is a benign dermatosis which has been described on patients with pacemakers, implantable devices or materials inserted in their body. Etiology of this entity hasn't been clarified since the first description in 1981 but it is suggested that physical or mechanical factors have to be involved. We present the second case of bilateral reticular telangiectatic erythema by breast implants described in the literature.

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Reticular telangiectatic erythema by breast implants

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“…We found that the majority of dermoscopically similar multiple melanomas showed atypical network or regression structures as the prevalent criterion, in line with our previous findings. [6] Recently, retrospective and prospective studies demonstrated that specific dermoscopic features of melanomas are associated with somatic BRAF mutational pattern, [13][14][15]23] suggesting a potential influence of BRAF alterations on the dermoscopic appearance. However, we could not identify a specific dermoscopic prevalent criterion for concordant mutation-positive or mutation-negative similar melanomas, probably due to the low number of concordant cases.…”

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“…BRAF mutational status has been associated with dermoscopic appearance of sporadic primary melanoma in a few studies. [13][14][15] Two observational retrospective studies showed a correlation between BRAF mutations and the presence of "peppering," irregular streaks and ulceration. [13,14] In addition, Armengot-Carbò et al [15] recently found an association of younger age at diagnosis and dermoscopic blue-white with BRAF mutation and developed a model based on these two features predicting with good accuracy the occurrence of BRAF mutational status.…”

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Dermoscopic similarity is an independent predictor of BRAF mutational concordance in multiple melanomas

Moscarella

Pellegrini

Pampena

et al. 2019

Experimental Dermatology

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Background The association of clinical and dermoscopic features with BRAF mutational status has been poorly analysed in multiple primary melanomas (MPM). Objective To investigate whether concordance of BRAF mutational status is associated with dermoscopic similarity in multiple melanomas of the same patient. Methods Dermoscopic images and corresponding tissue sections of 124 melanomas from 62 patients with MPM were selected at four Italian Dermatology Departments. Similarity of dermoscopic appearance between multiple melanomas was evaluated according to the presence of the same prevalent dermoscopic feature. The BRAFV600 mutational status was analysed with allele‐specific TaqManTM assays or pyrosequencing. Spearman's correlation and univariate and multivariate regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results A similar dermoscopic appearance was identified in 38.7% (24/62) of patients with MPM and was correlated with older age at first diagnosis (rho: 0.26; P: 0.042) and occurrence on sun‐damaged skin (rho: 0.27; P: 0.037). The BRAFV600 mutation was detected in 39.5% (49/124) of the tumors and a concordant BRAF mutational status between melanomas in 33/62 (53.2%) MPM patients. Dermoscopically similar melanomas showed 5.7‐fold higher odds to be concordant for BRAF mutational status compared to dissimilar lesions (OR: 5.7; 95% CI 1.7‐19.5; P: 0.005). Conclusion Dermoscopic similarity of multiple melanomas represents an independent clinical predictor of a concordant BRAF mutational status in MPM patients.

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“…The lesion persisted for three months, until a long non-absorbable intradermal suture was detected and removed. Two weeks later, the reticular telangiectatic erythema had disappeared [ 28 ].…”

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Reticular telangiectatic erythema: case report and literature review

Beutler

Cohen

2015

Dermatol Pract Concept

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Background:Reticular telangiectatic erythema is a benign cutaneous reaction that may occur in patients who have received a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Reticular telangiectatic erythema is characterized by asymptomatic telangiectasias, blanchable erythematous patches, or both overlying and/or adjacent to the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.Purpose:We describe a man who developed reticular telangiectatic erythema after receiving a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and review the salient features of this condition. We also summarize the conditions that can mimic reticular telangiectatic erythema.Materials and methods:The features of a man with reticular telangiectatic erythema are presented and the literature on reticular telangiectatic erythema is reviewed.Results:Our patient developed reticular telangiectatic erythema within one month of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator insertion. The subcutaneous manifestations were asymptomatic. The patient concurred to have periodic clinical follow up and his condition will be monitored for any changes.Conclusion:Reticular telangiectatic erythema is a benign condition characterized by the development of erythema, telangiectasia, or both following insertion of a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Other subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator-related side effects, such as pressure dermatitis and contact dermatitis, can mimic the condition. Reticular telangiectatic erythema can also be observed following insertion of other devices or, rarely, in the absence of inserted devices. Local microcirculatory changes and subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator-related obstruction of blood flow have been suggested as possible mechanisms of pathogenesis. The diagnosis can usually be established by clinical presentation. Therefore, patch testing can usually be omitted. Reticular telangiectatic erythema is typically asymptomatic and thus removal of the device is not required.

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Reticular telangiectatic erythema: a reactive clinicopathological entity related to the presence of foreign body

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Reticular telangiectatic erythema by breast implants

Reticular telangiectatic erythema by breast implants

Dermoscopic similarity is an independent predictor of BRAF mutational concordance in multiple melanomas

Reticular telangiectatic erythema: case report and literature review

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