Central white scarlike patch: a dermatoscopic clue for the diagnosis of dermatofibroma.
In this study, dermatoscopic examination of 24 dermatofibromas was performed to evaluate specific dermoscopic criteria. A central white scarlike patch was appreciable in 22 of 24 lesions, whereas 20 of 24 dermatofibromas exhibited a delicate pigment network at the periphery. This stereotypical dermatoscopic finding allowed the diagnosis of dermatofibroma in most instances. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43:1123-5.).
Ferrari
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Department of Dermatology, University of L'Aquila, Italy.
Soyer
H P
HP
Peris
K
K
Argenziano
G
G
Mazzocchetti
G
G
Piccolo
D
D
De Giorgi
V
V
Chimenti
S
S
D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*