Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis: A detailed case report with clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological insights

Authors

  • Keerthana Rachamadugu Senior resident, Department of Dermatology, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Nagpur
  • Sabiha Quazi Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Nagpur
  • Rajesh Domakunti Senior resident, Department of General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur
  • Mansoor Ali Khan Patan Department of Dermatology, PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.34.4.2024.2866

Keywords:

Cornoid lamella, Dermoscopy, Porokeratosis

Abstract

Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP), one of the variant of porokeratosis, is a disorder of keratinization that usually affects areas of skin exposed to sunlight. Here, we report a case of a 39 year old female who presented with multiple flat dark colored lesions limited to sun-exposed areas of upper extremities. Following a clinical suspicion of DSAP, the diagnosis was supported by dermoscopic findings, and further it was confirmed on histopathological examination.

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Published

2024-10-11

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Rachamadugu K, Quazi S, Domakunti R, Patan MAK. Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis: A detailed case report with clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological insights. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2024Oct.11 [cited 2026Apr.22];34(4):1131-4. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2866

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Vol. 34 No. 4 (2024): October-December

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Case Reports

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