Dermatopathology
Article
Perineural Xanthoma Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hyperlipidemia
It is well known that patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) may demonstrate skin manifestations, or dermadromes, due to disease-related metabolic,...
Dermpath Diagnosis
Lichen Nitidus
Lichen nitidus clinically presents as multiple shiny, pinhead-sized, flesh-colored, dome-shaped papules typically involving the genitalia, upper...
Article
Carcinosarcoma: A Primary Cutaneous Tumor With Biphasic Differentiation
We present a case of a primary cutaneous carcinosarcoma (PCS). Histopathologically, PCS is defined as a biphasic tumor composed of malignant...
Dermpath Diagnosis
Superficial Plantar Fibromatosis
Plantar fibromatosis typically presents as firm plaques or nodules on the plantar surface of the foot. The process is caused by a proliferation of...
Article
Crusted Scabies and Tinea Corporis After Treatment of Presumed Bullous Pemphigoid
We report a case of scabies that immunohistochemically mimicked bullous pemphigoid (BP) in an 82-year-old woman who presented with intractable...
Article
Gouty Tophi on the Ear: A Review
Although the classic location of gouty tophi is the great toe (podagra), gouty tophi of the ear also is common and is worth including in the...
Dermpath Diagnosis
Palisaded Encapsulated Neuroma
Neuromas are nerve sheath tumors in which Schwann cells and axons are present in roughly equal amounts. There are 2 major subtypes: traumatic...
Commentary
Comment on "Dermatopathology in Clinical Practice: Avoiding Abuse of Self-referral and Client Billing" (Cutis. 2013;92:12-14)
In his recent article, “Dermatopathology in Clinical Practice: Avoiding Abuse of Self-referral and Client Billing” (Cutis. 2013;92:12-14), Dr.
Dermpath Diagnosis
Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia With Eosinophilia
Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) presents as an increase in immature, primarily lymphatic vessels with plump endothelial cells...
Dermpath Diagnosis
Clear Cell Acanthoma
Clear cell acanthoma (CCA) was first described by Degos et al in 1962. Also known as Degos acanthoma or pale cell acanthoma, CCA is an uncommon...
Audio
Health Care Reform and the Practice of Dermatopathology
Dr. Bennett discusses the impact of health care reform on dermatopathology.