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A Novel Punch Technique for Facial Pigmented Melanocytic Nevus. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:743-746. [PMID: 36184766 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The punch tool is a swift and practical instrument in the facial pigmented melanocytic nevus. However, few studies have evaluated the efficacy of the method for facial pigmented nevus. The aim of this study was to evaluate the practicability and effectiveness of removing facial pigmented nevus by punch biopsy technique. This was an observational study of patients with facial pigmented nevus in the Hospital of Plastic Surgery, Weifang Medical University. The ages of patients ranged from 15 to 36 years (average, 25 y). The outcome evaluations included Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) score, esthetic appearance, and patient satisfaction. Following standard procedures, preoperative surgical excision was performed with safety margins. Anatomopathologic analysis of the surgical specimen was used as the gold standard to evaluate the accuracy of diagnosis by punch biopsy. From January 2019 to January 2020, this punch technique was carried out on 96 patients (151 pigmented nevus) with 35 melanocytic nevus on the forehead, 39 on the cheek, 21 on the eyelid, and 45 on the nose, whereas 11 were on nasolabial folds. The diameters of pigmented nevus are 0.5 to 10 mm on the face. All patients were evaluated at a follow-up visit ranging from 6 to 20 months (average, 11±1.5 mo) and healed with no complication. The histopathological examinations of the skin lesions showed benign outcomes. The mean Vancouver Scar Scale were 1.1±0.4. Ideal cosmetic and functional outcomes were achieved in 94 patients (97.9%). All patients achieved complete satisfaction except 2 patients with partial satisfaction. No recurrences and complications were recorded. This study demonstrated that the punch technique is an effective method to remove facial pigmented melanocytic nevus with acceptable functional and esthetic outcomes without relapse.
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Cazzato G, Cascardi E, Colagrande A, Cimmino A, Ingravallo G, Lospalluti L, Romita P, Demarco A, Arezzo F, Loizzi V, Dellino M, Trilli I, Bellitti E, Parente P, Lettini T, Foti C, Cormio G, Maiorano E, Resta L. Balloon Cell Melanoma: Presentation of Four Cases with a Comprehensive Review of the Literature. Dermatopathology (Basel) 2022; 9:100-110. [PMID: 35466242 PMCID: PMC9036264 DOI: 10.3390/dermatopathology9020013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND balloon cell melanoma represents less than 1% of all histological forms of malignant melanoma and represents a diagnostic challenge for the dermatopathologist. METHODS in this paper we present our cases of BCM found in our daily practice from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2021, and we conduct a review of the literature relating to this entity in the period from the first description, 1970, to early 2022. RESULTS four cases of melanoma balloon cell have been extrapolated from our electronic database, while in the review of the literature we have identified 115 cases of patients with primary and/or metastatic BCM. CONCLUSIONS we believe that future studies with numerous case series are essential not only to increase the knowledge of the pathophysiology of this neoplasm but also to correctly evaluate the response of BCM patients to new oncological therapies.
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- Gerardo Cazzato
- Section of Pathology, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (G.I.); (E.B.); (T.L.); (E.M.); (L.R.)
- Correspondence:
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, 10121 Turin, Italy;
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (G.I.); (E.B.); (T.L.); (E.M.); (L.R.)
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (G.I.); (E.B.); (T.L.); (E.M.); (L.R.)
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (G.I.); (E.B.); (T.L.); (E.M.); (L.R.)
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Biomedical Science and Oncology (DIMO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (L.L.); (P.R.); (A.D.); (C.F.)
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Biomedical Science and Oncology (DIMO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (L.L.); (P.R.); (A.D.); (C.F.)
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Biomedical Science and Oncology (DIMO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (L.L.); (P.R.); (A.D.); (C.F.)
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- Section of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology (DIMO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.A.); (V.L.); (M.D.); (G.C.)
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- Section of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology (DIMO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.A.); (V.L.); (M.D.); (G.C.)
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- Section of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology (DIMO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.A.); (V.L.); (M.D.); (G.C.)
- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “San Paolo” Hospital, ASL Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Odontomatostologic Clinic, Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (G.I.); (E.B.); (T.L.); (E.M.); (L.R.)
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- Pathology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy;
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (G.I.); (E.B.); (T.L.); (E.M.); (L.R.)
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Biomedical Science and Oncology (DIMO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (L.L.); (P.R.); (A.D.); (C.F.)
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- Section of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology (DIMO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.A.); (V.L.); (M.D.); (G.C.)
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (G.I.); (E.B.); (T.L.); (E.M.); (L.R.)
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.C.); (G.I.); (E.B.); (T.L.); (E.M.); (L.R.)
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Nedelcu R, Dobre A, Brinzea A, Hulea I, Andrei R, Zurac S, Balaban M, Antohe M, Manea L, Calinescu A, Coman A, Pantelimon F, Dobritoiu A, Popescu C, Popescu R, Balasescu E, Ion D, Turcu G. Current Challenges in Deciphering Sutton Nevi-Literature Review and Personal Experience. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11090904. [PMID: 34575681 PMCID: PMC8470687 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11090904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Halo nevi, known as leukoderma acquisitum centrifugum, Sutton nevus, leukopigmentary nevus, perinevoid vitiligo, or perinevoid leukoderma, together with vitiligo and melanoma-associated hypopigmentation, belong to the group of dermatoses designated as immunological leukodermas. The etiology and pathogenesis of halo nevi has not been fully elucidated. There are several mechanisms through which a lymphocytic infiltrate can induce tumoral regression. In this review, we aimed to update the knowledge about Sutton nevi starting with the clinical appearance and dermoscopic features, continuing with information regarding conventional microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and the immunological mechanisms responsible for the occurrence of halo nevi. We also included in the article original unpublished results when discussing dermoscopic, pathologic and immunohistochemical results in halo nevi. Sutton nevi are valuable models for studying antitumor reactions that the human body can generate. The slow and effective mechanism against a melanocytic skin tumor can teach us important lessons about both autoimmune diseases and anticancer defenses.
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- Roxana Nedelcu
- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Derma 360 Clinic, 11273 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (F.P.); (A.D.)
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-740-853-353
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Derma 360 Clinic, 11273 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (F.P.); (A.D.)
- National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Outpatient Clinic, 021105 Bucharest, Romania
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
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- Department of Pathology and Dermatovenerology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania;
- Synevo Medical Laboratory, 014192 Bucharest, Romania
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Department of Pathology and Dermatovenerology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Derma 360 Clinic, 11273 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (F.P.); (A.D.)
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Derma 360 Clinic, 11273 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (F.P.); (A.D.)
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Department of Pathology and Dermatovenerology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania;
- Department of Dermatovenerology, Centre Hospitalier Régional D’orléans, 45100 Orléans, France
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Derma 360 Clinic, 11273 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (F.P.); (A.D.)
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Derma 360 Clinic, 11273 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (F.P.); (A.D.)
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- Derma 360 Clinic, 11273 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (F.P.); (A.D.)
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Department of Pathology and Dermatovenerology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania;
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Department of Pathology and Dermatovenerology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania;
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
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- General Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (A.B.); (I.H.); (S.Z.); (M.A.); (L.M.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (R.P.); (E.B.); (D.I.); (G.T.)
- Derma 360 Clinic, 11273 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (F.P.); (A.D.)
- Department of Pathology and Dermatovenerology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania;
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LALLAS A, PASCHOU E, MANOLI SM, PAPAGEORGIOU C, SPYRIDIS I, LIOPYRIS K, BOBOS M, MOUTSOUDIS A, LAZARIDOU E, APALLA Z. Dermatoscopy of melanoma according to type, anatomic site and stage. Ital J Dermatol Venerol 2021; 156:274-288. [DOI: 10.23736/s2784-8671.20.06784-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Brugués A, Ribero S, Barreiro A, Bassoli S, García AP, Longo C, Segura S, Alós L, Malvehy J, Puig S, Carrera C. Sutton's naevi as a pitfall for reflectance confocal microscopy: marked inflamed naevi could not be suitable for teleconfocal examination. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e688-e690. [PMID: 34050981 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- A Brugués
- Dermatology Department, Hospital Clínic & Melanoma Group IDIBAPS (Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer), Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Clínic & Melanoma Group IDIBAPS (Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer), Barcelona, Spain.,Medical Sciences Department, Section of Dermatology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Clínic & Melanoma Group IDIBAPS (Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer), Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Mar, Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Clínic & Melanoma Group IDIBAPS (Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer), Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Clínic & Melanoma Group IDIBAPS (Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer), Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Clínic & Melanoma Group IDIBAPS (Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer), Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Barcelona, Spain
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Pogorzelska‐Antkowiak A, Corneli P, Agozzino M. In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy of halo nevi. Skin Res Technol 2021; 27:841-845. [DOI: 10.1111/srt.13029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Department of Dermatology University of Trieste Trieste Italy
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- Department of Dermatology University of Trieste Trieste Italy
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Fusano M, Soglia S, Gianotti R, Bencini PL. Dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy of balloon cell nevi: a series of 10 cases. Int J Dermatol 2021; 60:708-711. [PMID: 33580719 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Balloon cell nevus (BCN) is a rare histopathological entity. It is usually represented by an asymptomatic brown smooth or polypoid lesion, but no clinical features allow differentiation from other melanocytic nevi. Moreover, dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) aspects of BCN have been described in a few single cases. This study aims to describe a wider BCN series with dermoscopic and RCM features to assess the most frequent patterns. METHODS Ten patients who underwent a BCN surgical excision with histological diagnosis were included in this study. Dermatoscopy and RCM were performed for each lesion, searching for the features described in literature. RESULTS Each nevus presented as an asymptomatic, smooth brownish lesion. Regarding dermoscopy, four balloon cell nevi showed yellow globules, eight white globules, eight a light-brown network at the periphery, and eight a structureless central area; moreover, we found a hyperpigmented central blotch in four cases. RCM examination highlighted aggregates of dense nests at superficial dermis level in all BCNs, characterized by the presence of a dark nucleus surrounded by vacuolized cytoplasm. Moreover, multiple melanophages were seen at the dermal-epidermal junction in one case and superficial epidermal dendritic cells in one case. CONCLUSIONS This series of 10 BCNs improves the dermoscopic and confocal microscopic knowledge of this rare entity. We also reported a new dermoscopic aspect represented by central hyperpigmented blotch. A correct identification of BCN with noninvasive techniques allows to avoid unnecessary surgical excision.
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- Marta Fusano
- Istituto di Chirurgia e Laserchirurgia in Dermatologia (I.C.L.I.D.), Milan, Italy
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- University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisiopatologia Medico-Chirurgica e dei Trapianti, Università degli Studi di Milano, IRCCS Fondazione Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Istituto di Chirurgia e Laserchirurgia in Dermatologia (I.C.L.I.D.), Milan, Italy
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Pogorzelska-Antkowiak A, Calik J. Mimics of melanoma in reflectance confocal microscopy. Int J Dermatol 2020; 60:540-546. [PMID: 33166094 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The diagnosis of melanoma is challenging for both dermatologists and oncologists. Incidence of melanoma increases at a rate of 3-7% per year. Usage of modern tools such as dermoscopy and in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy improve early diagnosis and can save a life. There are a few melanoma simulators which can cause confusion and mislead in the differential diagnosis. This study aims to present skin lesions which can be similar to melanoma in confocal microscopy and to emphasize the importance of a detailed differential diagnosis. We describe five melanocytic lesions similar to melanoma and misleading confocal features. Although in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is very useful in differentiating melanocytic lesions, histopathology evaluation in cases of melanoma mimics is definitive.
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- Lower Silesian Oncology Center Wroclaw Department of Chemotherapy, Wroclaw, Poland
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Longo C, Lai M, Pampena R. Correlation Between Dermoscopic and Histologic Features of Uncommon Cutaneous Melanoma Variants—Reply. JAMA Dermatol 2020; 156:1030-1031. [DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.1973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Caterina Longo
- Centro Oncologico ad Alta Tecnologia Diagnostica, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale–IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Dermatology Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Centro Oncologico ad Alta Tecnologia Diagnostica, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale–IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Dermatology Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Centro Oncologico ad Alta Tecnologia Diagnostica, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale–IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Jain M, Carrera C, Marghoob AA. Basal cell carcinoma and balloon cell nevus collision mimicking a melanoma on reflectance confocal microscopy. JAAD Case Rep 2020; 6:339-340. [PMID: 32258315 PMCID: PMC7109564 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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- Manu Jain
- Dermatology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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Balloon Cell Nevus – Report of Three Cases. SERBIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.2478/sjdv-2019-0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The balloon cell nevus is a rare and unusual benign melanocytic lesion characterized histologically by complete or predominant presence of balloon-cell transformed melanocytes. They represent approximately 1.7% of all melanocytic nevi. Three female patients, aged 30, 14 and 7 years, with lesions located on the back and head are included in the presented report. The dermoscopic examination revealed the repetitive dermoscopic features in all three patients: white and yellowish aggregated globules. In conclusion, balloon cell nevi are clinically indistinguishable from the common nevi. Dermoscopy can be useful in their recognition since balloon cell nevi exhibit some distinct dermoscopic features in a form of aggregated white and/or yellow globules.
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Bombonato C, Pampena R, Franceschini C, Piana S, Perino F, Di Stefani A, Ardigò M, Fargnoli MC, Frascione P, Borsari S, Pellacani G, Peris K, Longo C. Sclerosing nevus with pseudomelanomatous features: dermoscopic and confocal aspects. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2018; 33:525-532. [PMID: 30317655 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sclerosing nevus with pseudomelanomatous features (SNPFs) is a clinical and pathologic entity that mimics melanoma both clinically and histologically. The lesion is a melanocytic nevus, histologically characterized by fibrosis and a pseudomelanomatous proliferation. It is typically seen in young to middle-aged individuals, mainly on the back, where microtrauma or inflammatory changes are more frequent. Dermoscopic description of SNPF has been reported so far in one case series. OBJECTIVE The aim of our study was to describe the dermoscopic and confocal features of SNPF. METHODS Histopathologically confirmed cases of SNPF were retrospectively collected from three referral centres in Italy. Only lesions with available clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological data were included; confocal images were also retrieved, when available. Lesions were evaluated for the presence of 12 dermoscopic and five confocal criteria previously described. RESULTS The study population included 93 lesions in as many patients (71 men and 22 women; median age: 38 years). Dermoscopically, we found a predominance of dark colours, in particular brown and blue, which were found in all lesions and the vast majority of the lesions (86/93; 92.5%) displayed at least one structureless area. By the combination of colours and structures, we observed that the majority of the lesions (67/92; 72%) were characterized by more than one structure and more than one colour. Confocal evaluation was performed on a subset of 24/93 lesions showing a regular architecture pattern (19/24 cases, 79%), with a predominance of the ringed pattern. The presence of focal cytologic atypia at the dermal-epidermal junction was present in 12/24 cases (50%) with a prevalent dendritic-shaped cell proliferation. CONCLUSIONS The current study demonstrated that SNPF was frequently characterized, on dermoscopic examination, by more than one structure and more than one colour and on confocal microscopy by a regular ringed pattern with focal dendritic atypical cells.
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- C Bombonato
- Centro Oncologico ad Alta Tecnologia Diagnostica, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Centro Oncologico ad Alta Tecnologia Diagnostica, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Dermatology, IFO - San Gallicano Dermatological Institute - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Institute of Dermatology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Dermatology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Dermatology, IFO - San Gallicano Dermatological Institute - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Oncologic and Prevention Dermatology, IFO - San Gallicano Dermatological Institute - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Centro Oncologico ad Alta Tecnologia Diagnostica, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Institute of Dermatology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Centro Oncologico ad Alta Tecnologia Diagnostica, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.,Dermatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Toberer F, Jaschinski H, Enk A, Haenssle HA. Rötlicher Knoten am Kapillitium eines jungen Mannes. Hautarzt 2018; 69:703-706. [DOI: 10.1007/s00105-018-4169-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Woltsche N, Schmid-Zalaudek K, Deinlein T, Rammel K, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Zalaudek I. Abundance of the benign melanocytic universe: Dermoscopic-histopathological correlation in nevi. J Dermatol 2018; 44:499-506. [PMID: 28447347 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.13808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 01/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The broad universe of "melanocytic nevi" includes a variety of different subtypes, which can be classified either due to their morphology, epidemiology, genetic alterations or risk for developing melanoma. Regarding morphology, on the one hand macroscopic/clinical and on the other hand histopathological appearance were used to subdivide in the past, often resulting in confusion and poor interobserver agreement, while nowadays dermoscopy presents the clinician's precious bridge between naked-eye examination and histopathological diagnostics, allowing prediction of the lesions' histopathology, follow up and monitoring over time without need of excision. The non-invasive dermoscopic examination relies on the assessment of colors, patterns and the distribution of both within a cutaneous lesion. Until today, the correspondence of certain dermoscopic colors and patterns to certain histopathological correlates has been reported for a huge amount of different cutaneous lesions. Moreover, the correspondence of certain dermoscopic features to certain body sites, age groups and pigmentary traits, but also to specific genetic alterations in lesions, has been broadly investigated. Dermoscopy has led us to a new understanding of melanocytic nevi's biology and evolution and, last but not least, to a new classification system, which we want to present herein.
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- Nora Woltsche
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Papageorgiou V, Apalla Z, Sotiriou E, Papageorgiou C, Lazaridou E, Vakirlis S, Ioannides D, Lallas A. The limitations of dermoscopy: false-positive and false-negative tumours. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2018; 32:879-888. [PMID: 29314288 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Dermoscopy has been documented to increase the diagnostic accuracy of clinicians evaluating skin tumours, improving their ability to detect skin cancer and better recognize benign moles. However, dermoscopically 'false-positive' and 'false-negative' tumours do exist. False-positive diagnosis usually leads to unnecessary excisions. False-negative diagnosis is much more dangerous, as it might result in overlooking a cancer, with severe undesirable consequences for the patient and the physician. Therefore, management strategies should mainly focus on addressing the risk of dermoscopically false-negative tumours. The most frequent benign tumours that might acquire dermatoscopic characteristics suggestive of malignancy are seborrhoeic keratosis (SK), including solar lentigo, melanoacanthoma, irritated, clonal and regressive SK, angioma (mainly thrombosed angioma and angiokeratoma), dermatofibroma, benign adnexal tumours and naevi (Clark, Spitz, recurrent, combined, sclerosing). The most useful clues to recognize these tumours are the following: solar lentigo - broad network; melanoacanthoma - sharp border; irritated SK - regularly distributed white perivascular halos; clonal SK - classic SK criteria; regressive SK - remnants of SK; targetoid haemosiderotic haemangioma - dark centre and reddish periphery; thrombosed angioma - sharp demarcation; angiokeratoma - dark lacunae; atypical dermatofibromas - palpation; follicular tumours - white colour; sebaceous tumours - yellow colour; Clark naevi - clinical context; Spitz/Reed naevi - age; combined naevi - blue central area; recurrent naevi - pigmentation within the scar; sclerosing naevi - age and location on the upper back; blue naevi - history. Malignant tumours that might mimic benign ones and escape detection are melanoma (in situ, nevoid, spitzoid, verrucous, regressive, amelanotic), squamous cell carcinoma (mainly well-differentiated variants) and rarely basal cell carcinoma (non-pigmented variants). The most useful clues to recognize the peculiar melanoma subtypes are as follows: melanoma in situ - irregular hyperpigmented areas; nevoid melanoma - history of growth; spitzoid melanoma - age; verrucous melanoma - blue-black sign; regressive melanoma - peppering or scar-like depigmentation; amelanotic melanoma - pink colour, linear irregular vessels, dotted vessels. In this article, we summarized the most frequent dermoscopic variations of common skin tumours that are often misinterpreted, aiming to assist clinicians to reduce the number of false diagnoses.
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- V Papageorgiou
- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Cosmetic Derma Medicine Medical Group, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Porto AC, Blumetti TP, de Paula Ramos Castro R, Pinto CAL, Mendes ASP, Duprat Neto JP, Rezze GG, Tavoloni Braga JC. Recurrent halo nevus: Dermoscopy and confocal microscopy features. JAAD Case Rep 2017; 3:256-258. [PMID: 28580411 PMCID: PMC5447382 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2017.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Ana Carolina Porto
- Cutaneous Oncology Department, AC Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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Agozzino M, Ferrari A, Cota C, Franceschini C, Buccini P, Eibenshutz L, Ardigò M. Reflectance confocal microscopy analysis of equivocal melanocytic lesions with severe regression. Skin Res Technol 2017; 24:9-15. [PMID: 28543606 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The differential diagnosis between regressing nevi and melanoma might be challenging; regressing areas can represent a confounding factor for the diagnosis and the histology still remain mandatory to rule out melanoma. Reflectance confocal microscopy may add valuable information by revealing features suggestive of the nature of the melanocytic proliferation. OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of confocal microscopy in the management of regressive melanocytic lesions. METHODS The dermoscopic analysis of 92 melanocytic lesions showing that more than 30% of regressions have been retrospectively considered, among them, 32 melanocytic lesions with a 7 check point list ≥3 they were assessed at the rcm and subsequently excised. For each selected lesion, dermoscopic features of regression (white scar-like areas, blue areas, blue white areas), distribution of regressing areas (central, peripheral, or both) and the percentage of regression have been examined by an expert in dermoscopy, blinded to the histological and confocal diagnosis. Subsequently, two experts in confocal microscopy revaluated, blinded from histology, RCM images. RESULTS Of the 32 lesions analyzed, 23 (71.5%) were diagnosed histologically as nevi, and 9 (28.5%) as melanomas. 26 of 32 lesions (81.5%) exhibited regression >50% of the overall. On RCM, 11 lesions have been interpreted as malignant and 21 as benign. On RCM the majority of nevi exhibited regular architecture without cytological atypia. Epidermal disarray, pagetoid infiltration, disarranged dermo-epidermal junction architecture and atypical nests were considered as suspicious for malignancy. Good concordance between confocal readers has been detected. CONCLUSION A combined dermoscopic/confocal approach can be used for the management of lesions exhibiting dermoscopic features of regression in order to provide a more conclusive pre-histological diagnosis avoiding a high number of unnecessary excisions. Limits of this study were represented by the relatively small number of lesions and the retrospective approach. Further, prospective studies on a larger number of cases, will be necessary in order to compare the efficacy of dermoscopy alone versus dermoscopy in combination with RCM for the evaluation of regression, suspected pigmented lesions.
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- M Agozzino
- Dermatology Unit, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatopathology Unit, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatologic Clinic, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Sclerosing Nevus With Pseudomelanomatous Features: A Case Report. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2016.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Ribero S, Moscarella E, Ferrara G, Piana S, Argenziano G, Longo C. Regression in cutaneous melanoma: a comprehensive review from diagnosis to prognosis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2016; 30:2030-2037. [PMID: 27401335 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Histological regression in primary cutaneous melanoma occurs in 10-35% of cases. Although a large body of literature exists to suggest that histological regression serves very little purpose in predicting biologic behaviour with melanoma, recognizing the presence of regression at clinical and histological ground may still retain some value in grading melanoma aggressiveness. In the current review, a comprehensive overview of the main aspects of regression will be provided. Histologically, many classifications have been reported so far, but all of them only agreed on the presence of an infiltrate of lymphocytes admixed with pigment-laden macrophages underlying an atrophic epidermis with flattened rete ridges. Upon dermoscopy, regression is also named Blue White Scar-like areas and could be variably admixed with granularity or peppering. Almost fully regressed lesions represent a main diagnostic issue in dermoscopy, and thus, confocal microscopy can be of help to identify whether the tumour is melanocytic or not. The clinical utility of regression as a prognostic factor has been challenged recently. Nowadays, evidences showed that it is less likely associated to SLN metastases.
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- S Ribero
- Medical Sciences Department, Section of Dermatology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.,Department off Twin research and Genetic Epidemiology, King's College London, London, UK
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- Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale ASMN-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Gaetano Rummo Hospital, Benevento, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Arcispedale ASMN-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale ASMN-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Floristán Muruzábal U, Pinedo Moraleda FJ, Gamo Villegas R, López Estebaranz JL. Sclerosing Nevus With Pseudomelanomatous Features: A Case Report. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2016; 107:691-4. [PMID: 27067292 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2016.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2015] [Revised: 01/29/2016] [Accepted: 02/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- U Floristán Muruzábal
- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, Madrid, España.
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, Madrid, España
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Bollea-Garlatti L, Molinari L, Galimberti G, Galimberti R. Melanoma With Meyerson's Phenomenon: Clinical and Dermoscopic Features. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2016.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Bollea-Garlatti L, Molinari L, Galimberti G, Galimberti R. Melanoma con fenómeno de Meyerson: características clínicas y dermatoscópicas. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2016; 107:255-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2015.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2015] [Revised: 06/15/2015] [Accepted: 06/27/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Tchernev G, Chokoeva AA, Wollina U, Lotti T. Persistent subungual and periungual hematoma versus melanoma: to cut it or to leave it? Dermatol Ther 2015; 29:150-1. [PMID: 26333508 DOI: 10.1111/dth.12293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Georgi Tchernev
- Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, Saint Kliment Ohridski University, University Hospital Lozenetz, Koziak street 1, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Academic Teaching Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Dresden, Germany
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Oliveira A, Zalaudek I. Balloon cell naevus: new perspectives using high-definition optical coherence tomography with dermoscopic and reflectance confocal microscopic correlation. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015; 30:1624-5. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- A. Oliveira
- Department of Dermatology; Hospital Santo António dos Capuchos - Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central; Lisboa Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology; Medical University of Graz; Graz Austria
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Dermoscopy of halo nevus in own observation. Postepy Dermatol Alergol 2014; 31:152-8. [PMID: 25097486 PMCID: PMC4112264 DOI: 10.5114/pdia.2014.40963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2013] [Revised: 12/22/2013] [Accepted: 01/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Halo nevus (HN) is a rare dermatologic entity characterized by a typical whitish rim encircling the existing melanocytic nevus resembling a halo. The clinical picture is suggesting its diagnosis, but so far only several dermoscopic descriptions of halo nevus have existed in the PubMed database. Aim To present the clinical and dermoscopic characteristics of halo nevus observed in dermoscopy. Material and methods Fifteen patients were diagnosed clinically and dermoscopically with halo nevus during planned routine dermoscopic examinations of all melanocytic lesions in 2007–2013. All digital images stored in the computer database were analyzed retrospectively according to the procedure described in the study. The clinical and dermoscopic parameters such as the dermoscopic pattern, color of nevus, special features and description of the surrounding halo were analyzed statistically. Results We analyzed 22 halo nevi (9 in females, 13 in males) in 15 patients (7 females, 8 males) diagnosed during the dermoscopic examination. The mean age of patients during dermoscopic examinations was 18.2 years. Mean patients’ age at HN onset was 15.7 years. Halo nevi occurred the most often as a solitary lesion. The ratio of multiple halo nevi to solitary halo nevus was 5 : 10. Every third halo nevus was located on the posterior trunk upper. In 68.2% of HN cases, the surrounding rim (halo) was characterized by its homogenous, whitish color. Conclusions Dermoscopic patterns such as uniform globular and structureless constituted one-third each of them in all analyzed patterns.
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Kardynal A, Olszewska M. Modern non-invasive diagnostic techniques in the detection of early cutaneous melanoma. J Dermatol Case Rep 2014; 8:1-8. [PMID: 24748903 DOI: 10.3315/jdcr.2014.1161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 02/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Over the past few years melanoma has grown into a disease of socio-economic importance due to the increasing incidence and persistently high mortality rates. Melanoma is a malignant tumor with a high tendency to metastasize. Therefore, an extremely important part of the therapeutic process is to identify the disease at an early stage: in situ or stage I. Many tools for early diagnosis of melanoma are available today, including dermoscopy, videodermoscopy and in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy. Other methods such as high frequency ultrasound, optical coherence tomography and electrical impedance spectroscopy may serve as additional diagnostic aids. Modern imaging techniques also allow the monitoring of melanocytic skin lesions over months or years to detect the moment of malignant transformation. This review summarizes the current knowledge about modern diagnostic techniques, which may aid early diagnosis of melanoma.
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Oliveira A, Arzberger E, Massone C, Fink-Puches R, Zalaudek I, Hofmann-Wellenhof R. Dermoscopy, Reflectance Confocal Microscopy and Immunohistochemical Analysis in Melanocytic Lesions with Meyerson's Phenomenon. Dermatology 2014; 229:297-305. [DOI: 10.1159/000365657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2014] [Accepted: 07/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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