Dermoscopy of cutaneous granulomatous disorders: A study of 107 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cutaneous granulomatous disorders (CGDs) can share some features, but an accurate assessment of various findings and their pattern can be useful in differentiating them. In addition to common dermoscopic findings for CGDs, some peculiar dermoscopic characteristics can be helpful in distinguishing them.

Objective

Herein, we aimed to evaluate dermoscopic findings in patients with CGDs and determine the dermoscopic criteria that could suggest the type of granulomatous disorder.

Material and methods

A total of 107 cases including 75 (70.09%) males and 32 (29.90%) females with an established diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis (n = 49), cutaneous sarcoidosis (n = 23), granuloma annulare (GA) (n = 18), and tattoo granuloma (n = 17) confirmed by clinical and path

SUBMITTER: Kalantari Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9838750 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature