Dermoscopic Features of Mucinous Carcinoma of the Skin

Authors: Rie Yoshida¹; Naoko Wada¹; Katsuki Nakasute¹; Hitoshi Saitoh¹; Keisuke Nagao¹; Masaru Tanaka¹

Source: Dermatologic Surgery, Volume 30, Number 8, August 2004 , pp. 1138-1139(2)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

Background.

Dermoscopic features of nonpigmented skin lesions are seldom reported; dermoscopy might be useful in speculating pathologic features in the upper dermis. Objective.

The objective was to identify additional dermoscopic criteria. Methods.

Dermoscopy of the mucinous carcinoma of the skin occurring on the cheek of a 69-year-old man was performed. Results.

We have shown characteristic dermoscopic features of whitish network and light-brown globules and they correspond to the pathologic findings of fibrous septum and mucinous deposition, respectively. Discussion.

Dermoscopic examination seemed useful as an adjunct to the diagnosis of this rare nonpigmented malignant neoplasm.

RIE YOSHIDA, NAOKO WADA, KATSUKI NAKASUTE, HITOSHI SAITOH, KEISUKE NAGAO, AND MASARU TANAKA HAVE INDICATED NO SIGNIFICANT INTEREST WITH COMMERCIAL SUPPORTERS.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2004.30340.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Dermatology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan

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