Morphologic Features of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas Using Dermoscopy and High Frequency Ultrasound

Abstract

Background: The diagnosis of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL) is frequently delayed 
by a median of three years and requires the clinical evaluation of an experienced 
dermatologist and a confirmatory skin biopsy. Dermoscopy and high-frequency ultrasound 
(HFUS) represent two non-invasive diag- nostic tools. While dermoscopy is inexpensive 
and widely used for the diagnosis of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, HFUS of 
skin lymphomas represents a novel diagnostic approach that is not yet implemented in the 
routine dermatologic practice. Aim & Objective:  To prospectively assess skin lesions of 
patients with either CTCL patches or plaques with dermoscopy and HFUS and to 
compare the findings with atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis. Methods: Prospective 
Study, Study setting: Dermatology department of Tertiary care center. Study population:  
The study population included all patients with diagnosis of either CTCL, psoriasis, or AD  
admitted at a tertiary care center. Sample size: 13 Results:  A total of 13 patients (2 female 
and 11 males) were included in this study.