Histopathological findings in COVID-19-induced cutaneous lesions. Clinicopathological correlation of SARS-CoV-19 dermatologic patterns: review of the literature

Australas J Dermatol. 2021 Feb;62(1):e98-e101. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13442. Epub 2020 Sep 13.

Abstract

An increasing number of publications have brought attention to COVID-19-associated cutaneous lesions. Histopathological descriptions and clinical correlation of the histopathological findings of COVID-19 skin lesions are lacking. In this manuscript, we reviewed and described the histopathological characteristics of COVID-19 infection cutaneous patterns reported in the literature.

Keywords: COVID-19-induced cutaneous lesions; SARS-CoV-19; dermatopathology patterns; histopathology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • COVID-19 / complications*
  • COVID-19 / diagnosis
  • COVID-19 / pathology
  • COVID-19 Testing*
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2 / isolation & purification*
  • Skin Diseases, Viral / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases, Viral / pathology*