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The Venous Garland of Sahli

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Venous Garland of Sahli (VGS), is a distinctive pattern of telangiectasias written of in German texts but not defined in English-language literature. These telangiectasias are linearly arranged either around the inferior aperture of the thorax or as a steep inverted chevron on the upper back as if draped across the shoulders. The sign is classically associated with emphysema, as first described by Hermann Sahli in 1885. A cohort of 872 Australians receiving regular skin checks and total body photography revealed a prevalence of VGS of 2.6%, with no significant association to lung disease. All appearances of VGS remained stable over 2 years of follow-up.

Source: British Journal of Dermatology

DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf422

Authors: Nicholas M Muller, Samuel X Tan, Veronica Ho, Nisal Vipulaguna, Lily Rath, H Peter Soyer

Institutions: The University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,920