Misdiagnosis of capillary malformations in darker skin phototypes. (28th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nriagu, Bede N.; Sanders, Victoria R.; Bercovitch, Lionel; Snyder, Kristen; Cross, Elizabeth A.; Treat, James R.; Sheppard, Sarah E.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 38(2021)Supplement 2
• Page Start: 137
• Page End: 139
• Publication Date: 2021-09-28
• Subjects: capillary malformation -- capillary malformation in Black or Indigenous People of Color -- capillary malformation with undergrowth -- capillary malformation‐arteriovenous malformation syndrome -- RASA1; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.14787
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: In the dermatologic medical literature, there is an underrepresentation of conditions in individuals of color. Due to the lack of representation, it may be harder for clinicians to recognize certain diagnoses in patients with darker skin phototypes leading to misdiagnosis and affecting overall patient management, outcomes, and satisfaction. Here, we present four Black or Indigenous People of Color who were initially referred for hyperpigmentation, hemihyperplasia, or café au lait spots and found to have syndromic capillary malformations.