Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences
Official Publication of NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Official Publication of NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
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Volume : 13, Issue : 1, Year : 2023
Article Page : 155-159
https://10.18231/j.pjms.2023.032
Abstract
Background: Hyperpigmented skin lesions are the cause of concern for general people and are commonest reason for dermatology consultation. An accurate histopathological diagnosis helps a dermatologist in appropriate management of such lesions
Materials and Methods: A retroprospective study of 100 cases of skin biopsies in hyperpigmented lesions was conducted from January 2020 to July 2021 at our institute. Inadequate skin biopsies, lesions of neoplastic or congenital etiology were excluded from the study. A clinico-histopathological correlation was also done.
Results: Out of 100 skin biopsies studied, most cases (50%) were in the age group of 21-40 years. Females were more affected than males; F:M ::1.27:1 and the most common histopathological diagnosis was Lichen planus and its variants (38%).
Conclusion: Hyperpigmented skin lesions can be the only presentation of wide variety of the skin lesions. To make the diagnosis;proper and detailed history, clinical examination and microscopic examination of the biopsies is must which helps the doctor to treat the patients effectively.
Keywords: Accurate diagnosis, hyperpigmented skin lesions, Lichen planus and its variants, Treatment
How to cite : Avani, Gupta K, Jain M, Jaiswal A, Thakral R, Mohan A, Histopathological spectrum of hyperpigmented skin lesions- A study in a tertiary hospital from western Uttar Pradesh. Panacea J Med Sci 2023;13(1):155-159
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