The histogenetic relationship amongst various dendritic cells of the dermis which may express markers including factor XIIIa (FXIIIa) or CD34 remains unclear. In this study we utilized a sensitive indirect immunoperoxidase staining technique to identify CD34 and FXIIIa, as well the monocyte/macrophage markers KP-1 and MAC 387 expression in a variety of cutaneous dermal tumors of mesenchymal ori...

IMPORTANCE Dermoscopic triage algorithms have been shown to improve beginners' abilities for identifying pigmented skin lesions requiring biopsy. OBJECTIVE To estimate the diagnostic accuracy of the Triage Amalgamated Dermoscopic Algorithm (TADA) for pigmented and nonpigmented skin cancers. Secondarily, to compare TADAs performance to those of existing triage algorithms for the identification...

To cite: Gupta DS, Bumb SS, Jain A, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2014203934 DESCRIPTION Benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) is tumour consisting of a mixture of fibroblastic and histiocytic cells. The occurrence of BFH in the head and neck region, especially in the oral cavity, has been rarely reported. A 19-year-old woman presented with co...

Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is characterized by the presence of circumvolutions and deep grooves that imitate the cerebral surface; it is more frequent in men and is classified into primary or secondary types. The secondary type is associated with systemic diseases such as acromegaly and tuberous sclerosis, inflammatory dermatosis such as psoriasis and eczema, and numerous skin tumors like plex...

Noninvasive in vivo imaging techniques have become an important diagnostic aid for skin cancer detection. Dermoscopy, also known as dermatoscopy, epiluminescence microscopy, incident light microscopy, or skin surface microscopy, has been shown to increase the clinician's diagnostic accuracy when evaluating cutaneous neoplasms. A handheld instrument called a dermatoscope or dermoscope, which has...

Abstract Teledermatology (TD) is an established diagnostic and triage tool for the initial assessment of skin lesions increasingly being used monitoring. A previous study conducted at our trust found that 5% 2-week wait (2WW) referrals required follow-up lesion We therefore a TD pathway to accommodate these patients increase capacity face-to-face (F2F) appointments. retrospectively reviewed out...

To cite: Kitidumrongsook P, Luangjarmekorn P, Patradul A, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013200942 DESCRIPTION A 32-year-old woman presented with a 1-year history of severe paroxysmal pain, point tenderness and sensitivity to cold in her left thumb. On examination, a faint bluish lesion in the middle, radial subungual region of the left th...