Histopathological spectrum of skin lesions- experience at rural based hospita

Introduction: The skin acts as a buffer against the external environment and thus is more vulnerable to a variety of disease-causing microorganisms and physical assaults. The skin is affected by wide range of diseases comprising of inflammatory disorders to highly malignant neoplasms. Material & Methods: All the skin lesion received from Jan 2016 to June 2016, excluding those of oral & nasal mucosa and tongue, are studied retrospectively in the dept. of Pathology at Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Medical College, Ambajogai. Results: Total 113 (10%) skin lesion specimens out of 1130 specimens were received during study period. Patient’s age ranged from 7 years to 80 years with maximum numbers of patients were from age group of 31 to 40 years and with male predominance (M:F= 2.1:1). Neoplastic (58%) lesions outnumbered non-neoplastic ones (42%). Epidermal cysts and squamous cell carcinoma were the most common benign and malignant neoplastic lesions respectively. Non-specific chronic inflammation was most common non-neoplastic lesion. Conclusion: Diversity of skin lesions were obtained among rural population in this study. Meticulous histopathological examination combined with awareness in mind regarding prevalence of diverse skin lesions in rural population can help in correct diagnosis.