Trichoscopy of scalp metastases

Giulia Maria Ravaioli, Michela Starace, Aurora Maria Alessandrini, Federica Guicciardi, Farah Moustafa, Nicolò Brandi, Bianca Maria PiracciniInternational Journal of Trichology 2019 11(2):86-87 A 69-year-old woman with invasive ductal breast cancer (BC) presented multiple asymptomatic alopecic areas of the scalp. Trichoscopy revealed peripheral black dots (BDs) and an atypical vascular pattern. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of BC metastases. Cutaneous and scalp metastases are a possible sign of advanced and widespread BC, and the diagnosis may be challenging. The trichoscopy of scalp metastases has never been described. BDs and an atypical vascular pattern in our case were a diagnostic clue.
Source: International Journal of Trichology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research