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Dermoscopy of a single plaque on the face: an uncommon presentation of cutaneous sarcoidosis.

Authors :
Conforti C
Giuffrida R
de Barros MH
Resende FSS
Cerroni L
Zalaudek I
Source :
Dermatology practical & conceptual [Dermatol Pract Concept] 2018 Jul 31; Vol. 8 (3), pp. 174-176. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jul 31 (Print Publication: 2018).
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic granulomatous disease of unknown causes, and cutaneous sarcoidosis (CS) is an early manifestation of the disease. Dermoscopy has gained increasing interest in the past few years as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of inflammatory and infectious skin manifestations. We present a case report about a single, erythematous, and asymptomatic plaque on the face with unexpected dermoscopy characteristics of CS. Learning points: CS on the face of a therapy-resistant actinic keratosis should be considered a differential diagnosis.Dermoscopy can change the diagnosis and lead to the correct management.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2160-9381
Volume :
8
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Dermatology practical & conceptual
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30116658
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5826/dpc.0803a04