title: Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hand.
abstract: Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands (NDDH) was originally described as pustular vasculitis (PV) of the hands. Recent debate focuses on categorizing this disorder in the family of neutrophilic dermatoses (ND), as opposed to a primary vasculitis. We present a case of NDDH with clinical and histologic features consistent with ND, and discuss the major concerns for this disease's reclassification.
authors.affiliation: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bilu
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Kouba
authors.forename: Adam J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Mamelak
authors.forename: Rebecca A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Kazin
authors.forename: Carlos H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Nousari
mesh_terms: D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020556:Neutrophil Infiltration; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000473:pathology