Dermoscopic evaluation of erythema associated with pressure ulcers
Dermoscopic evaluation of erythema associated with pressure ulcers
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1365-4632.2010.04784.x
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发表时间:
2011-08-01
影响因子:
3.6
通讯作者:
Itami, Satoshi
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作者:
Inui, Shigeki;Ikegawa, Hitoshi;Itami, Satoshi
Objective To assess dermoscopic findings of "non-blanchable erythema" in stage I pressure ulcers and to determine their characteristics.Methods Dermoscopic examinations using DermLite (R) II pro of redness over a bony prominence that did not resolve within 30 min of pressure relief or if a positional change was impossible for three days.Results Characteristic dermoscopic findings of redness in stage I pressure ulcers included petechial dots and telangiectatic streaks while other discolorations disappeared by diascopy. These dermoscopic features were seen in 9 of 10 cases. In one case, purpura that persisted under dermoscope compression was observed. Likewise, petechial dots and telangiectatic streaks were detected in three cases with redness surrounding stage II pressure ulcers.Conclusion The "non-blanchable erythema" in pressure ulcers consists of petechial dots, telangiectatic streaks and purpura that persist after compression by the dermoscope and these characteristics are helpful for dermoscopically diagnosing pressure ulcers.