Spectrum of Non Neoplastic Skin Diseases: A Histopathology Based Clinicopathological Correlation Study at a Tertiary Health Care Centre

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Authors

  • Preeti Bajaj
     Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, Dr. VasantraoPawar Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra ,IN
  • Sharad Ashok Waghachaure
     3rd year Resident, Department of Pathology, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra ,IN
  • Archana Ukey
     Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/mvpjms/2019/v6i2/22994

Keywords:

Histopathology, Clinicopathological Correlation, Non Neoplastic Skin Lesions
SKIN HISTOPATHOLGY

Abstract

Introduction: Skin biopsy probably is the most important ancillary aid to confirm clinical diagnosis. The interpretation of many skin biopsies requires the identification and integration of two different morphological features – the tissue reaction pattern and the pattern of inflammation. Aim: To correlate histopathological diagnosis with clinical diagnosis in various non neoplastic skin lesions. Materials and Methods: The present study was a prospective and observational type of study. A total number of 197 participants were included after satisfying the eligibility criteria with due permission from Department of Dermatology. Only those patients who had given valid informed consent were included in the study. Results: Out of 197 biopsies studied, histopathological diagnosis in 167 biopsies (84.8%) was consistent with clinical diagnosis, while in 30 biopsies (15.2%) histopathological diagnosis was not consistent with clinical diagnosis. Conclusion: Out of 197 cases (M=111, F=86) biopsies studied, histopathological diagnosis was consistent with clinical diagnosis in 167 biopsies (84.8%), while in 30 biopsies (15.2%) the histopathological diagnosis was not consistent with clinical diagnosis. The skin biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosis which can be supported with other techniques to confirm the diagnosis. This emphasizes the significance of histopathology in diagnosing non neoplastic skin disorders.

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2020-05-07

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Volume 6, Issue 2, July-December 2019

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