DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Relatively frequently occurring dermatological clinical picture in diabetes mellitus.
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
In a larger study (n=191 pat.) were examined for the presence of diabetic dermopathy and diabetic retinopathy (Abdollahi A et al. 2007).26% had diabetic dermopathy, 37.6%) suffered from diabetic retinopathy.
The incidence of retinopathy was significantly higher in patients with diabetic dermopathy (44%) than in patients without dermopathy (15%). Retinopathy showed a statistically significant association with dermopathy and diabetes duration.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Clinically, multiple reddish to brownish round atrophic areas are found, especially on the long sides of the lower legs. The cause is unclear. A microangiopathy and the influence of microtrauma are suspected.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Histologically, hyaline deposits are found in the dermal vessels.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Differentially, an initial necrobiosis lipoidica may also be considered.
General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Setting the underlying disease.
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