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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Dermoscopy
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Yellowish structures in dermoscopy can present as milia-like cysts (MLCs) or yellow lobular-like structures.
  • These features require careful evaluation in the context of skin lesions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of yellowish structures in basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
  • To describe the specific dermoscopic details of these features in BCC.
  • To assess the diagnostic implications of MLCs and yellow lobular-like structures in BCC.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 400 digital dermoscopic images of BCC.
  • Evaluation for the presence of starry and cloudy MLCs and yellow lobular-like structures.
  • Correlation of dermoscopic findings with BCC diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Yellowish structures were identified in 10% of BCC cases (40 out of 400).
  • These "yellow" BCCs were predominantly located on the head and were of the nodular type.
  • MLCs were present in 7.75% of lesions, and yellow globules in 4.2%.

Conclusions:

  • The presence of MLCs and yellow lobular-like structures in BCC does not warrant excluding the diagnosis.
  • Dermatologists should consider these findings alongside other specific dermoscopic criteria for BCC.
  • Yellowish structures can be a feature of BCC, particularly nodular subtypes.