Targetoid
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In medicine, a targetoid object is a structure or lesion that has the appearance of a target or is target-like. Targetoid lesions are distinguished by a concentric ring-like appearance that resembles a target or bull's-eye. Classic target lesions with three concentric zones are commonly associated with erythema multiforme (a type of skin rash), while targetoid lesions with only two zones can appear in various dermatological conditions. Such lesions can be critical in diagnosing numerous skin disorders, ranging from infectious and inflammatory diseases to drug reactions and some neoplasms. Recognizing differences in morphology, distribution, and symptoms of targetoid lesions is important for accurate diagnosis and management of these distinctive skin lesions. The differential diagnosis of targetoid lesions is broad and includes conditions such as hives (urticaria), fixed drug eruptions, and lupus erythematosus.
In medicine, a targetoid object is a structure or lesion that has the appearance of a target or is target-like. Targetoid lesions are distinguished by a concentric ring-like appearance that resembles a target or bull's-eye. Classic target lesions with three concentric zones are commonly associated with erythema multiforme (a type of skin rash), while targetoid lesions with only two zones can appear in various dermatological conditions. Such lesions can be critical in diagnosing numerous skin disorders, ranging from infectious and inflammatory diseases to drug reactions and some neoplasms. Recognizing differences in morphology, distribution, and symptoms of targetoid lesions is important for accurate diagnosis and management of these distinctive skin lesions. The differential diagnosis of targetoid lesions is broad and includes conditions such as hives (urticaria), fixed drug eruptions, and lupus erythematosus. ==External links== Targetoid Michaelis-Gutmann bodies - granuloma.homestead.com. Targetoid nevus - pbase.com.
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