Study of histopathological spectrum of skin lesions at P.D.U Hospital, Rajkot

Abstract

: Skin is the largest and most important organ of the body. Accurate diagnosis of skin disorders is most important as treatment is varied for different skin disorders presenting with the similar clinical presentations. Thus histopathological study of skin biopsies become inevitable in various skin disorders to confirm diagnosis and initiate treatment.: A hospital based study was undertaken at P.D.U. medical college, Rajkot from August 2022 to July 2023. During this period, a total 374 skin biopsy received in histopathology department; relevant medical history and other investigation were collected from each patient. All skin biopsies routinely processed and histopathological examination was done for each biopsy. : Out of 374 biopsies, 60% were from male patients while it was 40% from female patients, with a male: female ratio of 1.5:1 showing male predominance. The age of the patients ranged from 8 years to 76 years and the mean age was 38 years. Most common histological spectrum was Dermatitis (28%), then lepromatous leprosy(58.8%) was most commonly reported among the leprosy(27.3%). Then pemphigus vulgaris (49%) was the most commonly encountered vesicobullous lesions (25.7). : A total of 374 skin biopsies were analyzed over a one-year period at the Department of Pathology of the tertiary healthcare center to evaluate the spectrum of skin lesions. The study found that skin lesions were more prevalent in younger age groups, with 50% of cases occurring in individuals under 40 years old. The present study observed a preponderance of skin lesions in males, with 60% of cases being diagnosed in the male population.