Histopathological study of non-neoplastic skin lesions-A retrospective approach

Introduction: Skin disorders are common all over the globe but its pattern varies geographically and in different states of the same country. The precise diagnosis of skin lesions is importance as treatment differs significantly. Histopathology remains a gold standard diagnostic tool, as most of these disorders present with very similar clinical pictures. Moradabad is a district in Northern India prevalent for all granulomatous inflammatory lesions of any organ. Aims and Objective: To study the histopathological diagnosis of skin lesion, to determine the distribution according to age and sex, to find out the most common skin lesion in this geographical area and further subclassification of the commonest disorder. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective study in Department of Pathology at Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical college and research centre Moradabad for a period of 2 years. Clinical findings were retrieved, histopathological examination of skin punch biopsies were done with H and E as well as special stains as required. Data obtained, tabulated and analysed. Result: A total number of 100 patients were taken in this study, 60(60%) were male and 40(40%) were females. Early age group predominance was found with 35(35%) cases in 21 to 30 years of age group. Leprosy 60(60%) was found to be the common est lesion. Hansen’s disease was mostly contributed by tuberculoid indeterminate and lepromatous leprosy. Conclusion: Males were predominated over females in skin lesions. Younger age group patients were leading among all. Hansen’s disease was the commonest skin lesion. Keywords: Histopathological, Non-neoplastic, Skin lesions.