Porokeratosis

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




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.



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