Exploring the Dermoscopic Spectrum and Examination of Non-Melanocytic Benign Skin Tumors in Humans
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Dermoscopy unveils distinctive features aiding non-melanocytic benign skin tumor identification.This study aimed to delineate and characterize these unique dermoscopic patterns, essential for precise diagnosis and tailored treatment.The study was conducted between December 2022 and June 2023, this descriptive study in a tertiary hospital assessed 96 patients with various benign skin tumors.Dermoscopic evaluations were blinded, ensuring rigorous data collection.Dermatofibroma displays a central white globule encircled by a peripheral pigmented network, while neurofibroma exhibits finger-print-like pigmentary lines.Mucosal neurofibroma stands out with its vascular reticulate network against a homogenous white background, contrasting with trichoepithelioma's structureless shiny white structures.Angiofibroma presents as unevenly distributed brown pigmentation, distinct from pyogenic granuloma's white collarette.Steatocystoma displays peripheral reticulate brown pigmentation, while keratoacanthoma showcases a central keratin mass.Cylindroma is characterized by a salmon pink-yellow color background with arborizing blood vessels at the periphery, whereas syringoma manifests multiple pigmented clusters.This study emphasizes dermoscopy's significance as a non-invasive tool enhancing diagnostic accuracy and guiding effective treatment modalities in dermatological practice.
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4403103712