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Dermoscopic features of mucinous carcinoma of the skin
Rie Yoshida1, Naoko Wada, Katsuki Nakasute
1Department of Dermatology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan. rieyo@sc.itc.keio.ac.jp.
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.
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