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  • Histopathology
  • Clinical Case Reports

Background:

  • Cutaneous manifestations can indicate underlying systemic conditions.
  • Early diagnosis and characterization of skin lesions are crucial for patient management.

Observation:

  • A 77-year-old male presented with a 6-month history of symmetric, yellowish patches.
  • Lesions initially appeared in axillary folds and later disseminated to the abdomen.
  • The patient was asymptomatic with a normal physical examination.

Findings:

  • Dermatoscopic evaluation of the yellowish patches revealed a distinct yellow homogeneous amorphous structure.
  • This finding aids in differentiating the condition from other dermatoses.

Implications:

  • The characteristic dermatoscopic finding may assist in the diagnosis of specific skin conditions.
  • Further investigation may be warranted to determine the etiology and optimal treatment.