Evaluation of histopathological findings of skin biopsies in various skin disorders
Journal Title: Perspectives In Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Skin conditions are among the most common health problems in India. Skin biopsy is the most common diagnostic technique for diagnosing skin disease. The interpretation of the skin biopsy require clinicopathological correlation Materials and Methods :The present study was undertaken in the department of Pathology, Kakatiya Medical College & MGM Hospital Warangal, Telangana to determine the incidence & age – sex distribution of various skin diseases, to study the various histopathological changes encountered in the course of study & to establish clinicopathological correlation. A total number of 249 biopsies retrieved from the archives during the period of January 2013 to June 2015 along with clinico - pathological correlation. On the basis of histopathological classification the skin disorders are divided into eight groups. Results :: Maximum number of cases belonged to group VI disorders i.e disorders showing tumors & cyst of dermis & subcutis 85 ( 34.1%), followed by group V disorders i.e disorders showing perivascular, diffuse & granulomatous infiltrates of the dermis 44 (17.6%). Out of 249 skin biopsies which came for histopathological evaluation, 197 (79.1%) cases were given definite diagnosis by microscopic examination of slides. Amongst 197 cases, clinico-pathological correlations was seen in 134 (54%)cases. Highest number of cases are seen in 21 - 30 yrs of age, with majority of cases were male than female Conclusion :Our study showed most of cystic lesions of dermis,followed by benign tumors ( capillary hemangioma) and carcinomas, calcinosis cutis emphasizing that enivironment had some role to play.
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Vandana G
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