title: A serpentine inside eccrine spiradenoma: a new trichoscopic sign.
abstract: Trichoscopy being an in vivo technique aids in magnification of cutaneous structures with appropriate pattern and color. A female presented with erythematous tumor on scalp. Histopathology showed features of eccrine spiradenoma. Authors evaluated trichoscopic patterns in eccrine spiradenoma. It demonstrated specific trichoscopic pattern in the form of linear red structure appearing as 'serpentine'. Authors believe that this new trichoscopic pattern is hallmark of eccrine spiradenoma and can be utilized in the diagnosis.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India.
authors: Balachandra S
authors: BS
authors: Ankad
authors: Department of Dermatology, Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India.
authors: Savitha L
authors: SL
authors: Beergouder
authors: Department of Pathology, Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India.
authors: Vijay
authors: V
authors: Domble
authors: Department of Dermatology, Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Sujana
keywords: Eccrine spiradenoma; new trichoscopic sign; serpentine; trichoscopy