Authors: Brett H Keeling Aries Caesar P Gavino Alde Carlo P Gavino
Publish Date: 2015/08/27
Volume: 15, Issue: 10, Pages: 62-
Abstract
Inflammatory dermatoses are frequently encountered by the allergist and histologic evaluation achieved through skin biopsy can be of tremendous value clinically There is no substitute for a thorough history and physical exam however the skin biopsy is a simple inoffice procedure with little risk of complication that can provide invaluable information when a diagnosis is uncertain Histopathologically many inflammatory eruptions can look similar or overlap but information provided by the dermatopathologist can help the clinician render or refine the clinical diagnosis and guide management This review will discuss descriptive elements contained in the pathology report to provide a framework that can be used by the allergist to comfortably and confidently diagnose inflammatory dermatologic conditions
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