Porokeratosis
From dermoscopedia
Porokeratosis
In porokeratosis, the cornoid lamella, known as the histopathologic hallmark of porokeratosis, is revealed by dermoscopic examination as a well-defined, white-yellowish peripheral annular structure (“white track”, ‘‘the outlines of a volcanic crater as observed from a high point’’).[1][2][3][4]
In disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis, the peripheral track may be hyperpigmented.[5] [6][7] Depending on the disease subtype and the stage of progression, the central part of porokeratotic lesions can demonstrate a brownish pigmentation, dotted or linear vessels, or a structureless whitish area. By dermoscopy, the diagnosis of porokeratosis is performed without difficulty, even in clinically atypical cases.
References
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- ↑ Zaballos et al.: Dermoscopy of disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis. Arch Dermatol 2004;140:1410. PMID: 15545557. DOI.
- ↑ Pizzichetta et al.: Clinical and dermoscopic features of porokeratosis of Mibelli. Arch Dermatol 2009;145:91-2. PMID: 19153357. DOI.
- ↑ Uhara et al.: Open pores with plugs in porokeratosis clearly visualized with the dermoscopic furrow ink test: report of 3 cases. Arch Dermatol 2011;147:866-8. PMID: 21768494. DOI.
- ↑ Zaballos et al.: Dermoscopy of disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis. Arch Dermatol 2004;140:1410. PMID: 15545557. DOI.
- ↑ Oiso & Kawada: Dermoscopic features in disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis. Eur J Dermatol 2011;21:439-40. PMID: 21680280. DOI.
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