S010. Clinicopathologic Self-Assessment

In this clinicopathologic self-assessment, Dr. Antonella Kalami presents a series of dermatological case studies to engage and educate attendees. The first case involves a 67-year-old woman with a growing plaque on her scalp, diagnosed as sarcoidal alopecia, showcasing granulomatous inflammation. Dr. Kalami emphasizes the importance of systemic evaluations in these patients. The second case concerns a 39-year-old with widespread scaly papules, initially thought to be generalized eruption, which is ultimately diagnosed as eruptive xanthomas linked to familial hypertriglyceridemia; histological findings indicate lipidized histiocytes and local nutritional deficiency-like changes. The last case features a 53-year-old female who presents with a painful abdominal plaque after exposure to contaminated water, leading to the diagnosis of cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman disease. This case highlights the significance of thorough investigations in revealing unrelated serious conditions, such as pancreatic carcinoma, discovered during diagnostic imaging. Throughout the presentation, Dr. Kalami engages the audience with quizzes and encourages discussion on the clinical presentations, differential diagnoses, and histopathological insights relevant to dermatological practice.