We have located links that may give you full text access.
JOURNAL ARTICLE
RESEARCH SUPPORT, NON-U.S. GOV'T
In vivo observation of magnified features of pigmented lesions on volar skin using video macroscope. Usefulness of epiluminescence techniques in clinical diagnosis.
Archives of Dermatology 1995 March
BACKGROUND AND DESIGN: In vivo epiluminescence microscopy is now used as a useful noninvasive method for determining clinical diagnosis of pigmented skin lesions. Until now, however, pigmented lesions on the volar skin have been hardly studied with this method. In the present epiluminescent study, various kinds of pigmented lesions on the volar skin were extensively investigated by means of video macroscope, a newly developed electronic device with a higher magnification power, and correlation between the magnified features and histopathologic findings was evaluated.
RESULTS: Magnified features of most lesions of acquired or congenital melanocytic nevus on the volar skin were classified into the following three typical patterns: (1) a parallel pattern formed by pigmented parallel lines corresponding to the furrows of the skin markings, (2) a latticelike pattern composed of pigmented lines along and across the furrows of the skin markings, and (3) a fibrillar pattern formed by densely packed, fibrillar pigmented lines arranged in the direction crossing the furrows. In contrast, macular or plaque portions of acral lentiginous melanoma exhibited disorderly arranged, irregular pigment patterns, mainly affecting the ridges of the skin markings. In addition, brown globules of various shades and many black dots of variable sizes were often observed and, on the margin of the lesions, pseudopods and/or the "serrated" pattern were detected. Cutaneous hemorrhagic macule and so-called black heel showed highly specific features and thus could be easily diagnosed with video macroscopy.
CONCLUSION: Video macroscope proved to be a very useful instrument for the diagnosis of pigmented lesions on the volar skin.
RESULTS: Magnified features of most lesions of acquired or congenital melanocytic nevus on the volar skin were classified into the following three typical patterns: (1) a parallel pattern formed by pigmented parallel lines corresponding to the furrows of the skin markings, (2) a latticelike pattern composed of pigmented lines along and across the furrows of the skin markings, and (3) a fibrillar pattern formed by densely packed, fibrillar pigmented lines arranged in the direction crossing the furrows. In contrast, macular or plaque portions of acral lentiginous melanoma exhibited disorderly arranged, irregular pigment patterns, mainly affecting the ridges of the skin markings. In addition, brown globules of various shades and many black dots of variable sizes were often observed and, on the margin of the lesions, pseudopods and/or the "serrated" pattern were detected. Cutaneous hemorrhagic macule and so-called black heel showed highly specific features and thus could be easily diagnosed with video macroscopy.
CONCLUSION: Video macroscope proved to be a very useful instrument for the diagnosis of pigmented lesions on the volar skin.
Full text links
Related Resources
Trending Papers
Proximal versus distal diuretics in congestive heart failure.Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation 2024 Februrary 30
Efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy in chronic insomnia: A review of clinical guidelines and case reports.Mental Health Clinician 2023 October
World Health Organization and International Consensus Classification of eosinophilic disorders: 2024 update on diagnosis, risk stratification, and management.American Journal of Hematology 2024 March 30
Anti-Arrhythmic Effects of Heart Failure Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy and Their Role in the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: From Beta-Blockers to Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors and Beyond.Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024 Februrary 27
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app