Shiny White Structures in Dermoscopy. Minireview
Authors:
M. Důra; D. Šmejkalová; M. Petráčková; L. Řandová
Authors‘ workplace:
Dermatovenerologická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, přednosta prof. MUDr. Jiří Štork, CSc.
Published in:
Čes-slov Derm, 97, 2022, No. 2, p. 73-76
Category:
Dermatoscopy
Overview
Shiny white structures (SWS) represent a group of dermoscopic features visible only under dermoscope using polarized light. Three types of SWS are distinguished, namely shiny white streaks, shiny white blotches/strands and rosettes. SWS are present in a range of benign and malignant tumors and inflammatory dermatoses, however they are observed more frequently in malignant tumors. Their knowledge could be, despite their lower specificity, useful differentiating dermoscopic feature.
Keywords:
dermatoscopy – polarization – shiny white structures – rosettes
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