Various Clinical and Histopathological Patterns of Idiopathic Photodermatosis: An Observational Study
Introduction: The idiopathic photodermatosis have different histopathological patterns, spongiotic pattern being the most common. Aim: To study the histopathological patterns of photodermatosis and to correlate between the clinical and histopathological findings. Materials and Methods: Hundere...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2018-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12274/28950_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PB(AG_SHU)_PN(SHU).pdf |
Summary: | Introduction: The idiopathic photodermatosis have different
histopathological patterns, spongiotic pattern being the most
common.
Aim: To study the histopathological patterns of photodermatosis
and to correlate between the clinical and histopathological
findings.
Materials and Methods: Hundered consecutive patients with
lesions of idiopathic photodermatosis were included in this
cross-sectional observational study. The clinical diagnosis was
made and confirmed after thorough history, clinical examination
and relevant investigations, including biopsy.
Results: In this study 49 participants were male and 51 were
female. Maximum number (20/51) of female patients presented
in the age group 26-40 years while most male patients (16/49)
presented in the age group of 56-70 years. Total 95% cases
had lesions on photoexposed parts of upper limbs followed by
neck involvement in 51% cases. The most common presenting
symptom was itching, seen in 98% patients. Polymorphic
Light Eruption (PMLE) was the clinical diagnosis in 97% cases.
The most common histopathological pattern observed was
Spongiotic pattern which was seen in 46% cases.
Conclusion: While young females in the age group 26-40 year
were more commonly affected, lesions were more common
in men who were in the age group 56-70 year. Population in
North India may be at greater risk because their skin is suddenly
exposed to sun in spring and summer after the end of winter
season. The PMLE was the most common subtype. Spongiotic
pattern was the most common histopathological pattern found,
followed by lichenoid pattern. |
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ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |