Dermoscopy of angioma serpiginosum: a case report

Ghanadan, Alireza; Kamyab‐Hesari, Kambiz; Moslehi, Homayoun; Abasi, Ata

doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2012.05805.x

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“…Angioma serpiginosum shows well-circumscribed red to purple lagoons on dermoscopic examination in contrast to PPD [21].…”

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Dermoscopic profile of pigmented purpuric dermatosis: new observations

Metin¹,

Elmas²

2019

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A b s t r a c tIntroduction: Pigmented purpuric dermatosis (PPD) describes a cutaneous eruption that presents with asymptomatic or pruritic macules, and petechiae with red and brown pigmentation. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic method making a more detailed examination possible and provides important clues to many dermatologic conditions. There are few original studies focusing on the dermoscopic aspect of PPD apart from case reports. Aim: To identify dermoscopic findings of pigmented purpuric dermatosis, which will facilitate diagnosis by reducing the use of invasive procedures. Material and methods: The study included the patients with histopathologically confirmed pigmented purpuric dermatosis. Demographic, clinical and dermoscopic features of all the cases were retrospectively reviewed. Results: The study enrolled 15 (60%) men and 10 (40%) women. The mean age of the patients was 42 (age range: 28-72). The most common dermoscopic findings were red globules and red dots which were observed in all the cases (100%), followed by coppery brown background (72%), brown lines reticular (40%) and subtle brown dots (40%). The other findings were brown circles (32%), red circles (32%), grey dots (32%), red background (8%), serpentine vessels (8%), rosette structures (8%), thick brown lines (4%), and thick linear vessels (4%). Conclusions: The characteristic dermoscopic findings of PPD have been defined in the relevant literature. Here we have identified some dermoscopic findings which have not been described previously: red circles, brown circles, rosette structures, light brown background and red background. Dermoscopic examination may facilitate the diagnostic process by reducing the use of invasive methods.

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“…Angioma serpiginosum shows well-circumscribed red to purple lagoons on dermoscopic examination in contrast to PPD [21].…”

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Dermoscopic profile of pigmented purpuric dermatosis: new observations

Metin¹,

Elmas²

2019

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“…The dermoscopy of AS has been described as numerous, small, and relatively well-demarcated round to oval red dots and globules. 10 These red lagoons in AS reflect the superficial distribution of dilated capillaries in the papillary dermis.…”

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Angioma serpiginosum: report of an unusual acral case and review of the literature

Freites-Martínez

Moreno-Torres

Núñez

et al. 2015

An. Bras. Dermatol.

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We report the case of a 35-year-old woman with deep-red asymptomatic macules on the plantar and dorsal skin of the right great toe. Histopathologic fi ndings were compatible with Angioma serpiginosum. Immunohistochemical stains for estrogens and progesterone receptors were negative. Dermoscopy showed an erythematous parallel ridge pattern with double rows of irregular dots and globules. We report an unusual case of angioma serpiginosum with acral volar skin involvement. The dermoscopic features described may aid in the diagnosis of AS in this specifi c skin area. Acral volar skin involvement must be included in the clinical spectrum of Angioma serpiginosum and in the differential diagnosis of acral vascular lesions.

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“…In addition to these typical dermoscopic feature, hairpin-like vessels scattered among red lagoons may also be present in AS. [ 4 ]…”

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“…UNT is characterized by the dermatomal distribution of telangiectasia, which are distributed unilaterally and frequently found in C3,–C4 or the trigeminal dermatomal areas. [ 4 ] Acquired port-wine stain is an uncommon vascular malformation entity developing later in life. Dermoscopic findings for vascular malformations include a superficial pattern known as blob pattern, consisting of red globules and dots that correspond to dilated capillaries in the papillary dermis and a deeper pattern composed of reddish ring-like structures that correspond to ectatic vessels located deep in the horizontal vascular plexus.…”

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