An additional dermoscopic clue in basal cell carcinoma of the lower limb: the purpura-like pattern
The purpura-like pattern is an additional dermoscopic feature significantly associated with BCC on the lower limbs. Although not exclusive to BCCs, its presence, especially if combined with other dermoscopic criteria, may enhance diagnostic accuracy in this diagnostically challenging anatomical site. Further validation in larger, prospective studies is warranted.
Authors
- Giovanni Pellacani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7222-2951)
- Caterina Longo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8218-3896)
- Alberto Sticchi
- Shaniko Kaleci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1166-2961)
- Cristián Navarrete‐Dechent (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4040-3640)
- Marco Spadafora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3509-4222)
Institutions
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (CL)
- Azienda Sanitaria Unità Locale di Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llaf537
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35