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Background: The spectrum of dermatologic disorders varies greatly according to geographical distribution, gender, age, and co-existing disorders. The objective of this study was to determine the histopathological profile of dermatological lesions, to study morphology and attempt to identify the etiology of granulomatous lesions on skin biopsies in a rural population of our set-up. Materials and Method: This is a retrospective study over a period of 2 years from July 2014 to June 2016 was carried out in the Department of Pathology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences and associated Hospital, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The data of 180 skin biopsies received for histopathological examination were reviewed. Slides stained with routine stain and special stains like Ziehl-Neelsen stain and periodic acid-Schiff. Results: Out of 90 cases, 19 (21.11%) cases of non-specific dermatitis, 22 cases (24.44%) of granulomatous lesions, followed by 10 (11.11%) cases of psoriasiform dermatitis, 3 cases of vesiculobullous and vesiculopustular diseases, and 2 (2.22%) cases were reported as connective tissue disorders. Pigmentary disorders of the skin were reported in 3 (3.33%), 10 (11.11%) cases of tumors and cysts of the epidermis and a miscellaneous category, 2 (2.22%) cases. Leprosy accounted for 15 cases of granulomatous lesions followed by 2 cases of lupus vulgaris. Conclusion: The incidence of skin lesions was observed to occur more frequently in males and in the age group of 21-30 years. Granulomatous dermatitis is still rampant with infections predominantly leprosy and tuberculosis as the leading causes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
