Mastocytosis

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Description This chapter describes dermoscopy of cutaneous mastocytosis
Author(s) Sabine Ludwig · Aimilios Lallas
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Status update July 11, 2017
Status by Ralph P. Braun


Mastocytosis

For cutaneous mastocytosis four dermoscopic patterns have been defined: light-brown blot, pigment network, reticular vascular pattern, and yellow-orange blot. [1] [2] Dermoscopic pattern varies depending on the subtype [2]: In maculopapular mastocytosis, light-brown blot and pigment network predominate. In solitary mastocytoma, a yellow orange blot is typical. In all cases of telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans, a reticular vascular pattern is present. The reticular pattern of the vessels is even proved associated with an increased risk of need for daily use of anti-mediator medication. Therefore, dermoscopy in combination with other variables could provide additional help in the identification of patients at risk for more severe symptoms.

  1. Akay et al.: Dermatoscopic findings of cutaneous mastocytosis. Dermatology (Basel) 2009;218:226-30. PMID: 19060465. DOI.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Vano-Galvan et al.: Dermoscopic features of skin lesions in patients with mastocytosis. Arch Dermatol 2011;147:932-40. PMID: 21844452. DOI.
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