Parallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopy: observation in a case of purpura traumatica pedis

Dermatologists are often referred urgent cases of acral hematoma by general practitioners and sports medicine specialists for the purpose of excluding warts, nevi or melanoma. Acral hematoma is often a cause of anxiety to patients and their families. Here, we report a case of purpura traumatica ped...

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Autores principales: Luca Feci, Michele Fimiani, Pietro Rubegni
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:cca9cfabd80c483581435dd75c18e27b2021-11-17T08:31:22ZParallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopy: observation in a case of purpura traumatica pedis10.5826/dpc.0504a072160-9381https://doaj.org/article/cca9cfabd80c483581435dd75c18e27b2015-10-01T00:00:00Zhttp://dpcj.org/index.php/dpc/article/view/722https://doaj.org/toc/2160-9381 Dermatologists are often referred urgent cases of acral hematoma by general practitioners and sports medicine specialists for the purpose of excluding warts, nevi or melanoma. Acral hematoma is often a cause of anxiety to patients and their families. Here, we report a case of purpura traumatica pedis, referred to us as suspected plantar melanoma because of the finding of parallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopic examination. To avoid unnecessary and costly procedures, doctors should inquire about any episode of physical exertion before the onset of purpura, recording the lesion’s anatomic site (e.g., unilateral vs. bilateral involvement) and clinical features. Luca FeciMichele FimianiPietro RubegniMattioli1885articlepurpura traumatica pedisdermatoscopyparallel-ridge patternacral melanomaDermatologyRL1-803ENDermatology Practical & Conceptual (2015)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic purpura traumatica pedis
dermatoscopy
parallel-ridge pattern
acral melanoma
Dermatology
RL1-803
spellingShingle purpura traumatica pedis
dermatoscopy
parallel-ridge pattern
acral melanoma
Dermatology
RL1-803
Luca Feci
Michele Fimiani
Pietro Rubegni
Parallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopy: observation in a case of purpura traumatica pedis
description Dermatologists are often referred urgent cases of acral hematoma by general practitioners and sports medicine specialists for the purpose of excluding warts, nevi or melanoma. Acral hematoma is often a cause of anxiety to patients and their families. Here, we report a case of purpura traumatica pedis, referred to us as suspected plantar melanoma because of the finding of parallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopic examination. To avoid unnecessary and costly procedures, doctors should inquire about any episode of physical exertion before the onset of purpura, recording the lesion’s anatomic site (e.g., unilateral vs. bilateral involvement) and clinical features.
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author Luca Feci
Michele Fimiani
Pietro Rubegni
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Michele Fimiani
Pietro Rubegni
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title Parallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopy: observation in a case of purpura traumatica pedis
title_short Parallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopy: observation in a case of purpura traumatica pedis
title_full Parallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopy: observation in a case of purpura traumatica pedis
title_fullStr Parallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopy: observation in a case of purpura traumatica pedis
title_full_unstemmed Parallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopy: observation in a case of purpura traumatica pedis
title_sort parallel-ridge pattern on dermatoscopy: observation in a case of purpura traumatica pedis
publisher Mattioli1885
publishDate 2015
url https://doaj.org/article/cca9cfabd80c483581435dd75c18e27b
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