Open AccessA serpentine inside eccrine spiradenoma: A new trichoscopic sign
Author(s) -
Balachandra S Ankad,
Savitha L Beergouder,
Vijay Domble,
L Sujana
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international journal of trichology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7753.153460
Subject(s) - histopathology , scalp , pathology , medicine , dermatology , sign (mathematics) , mathematics , mathematical analysis
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.