Publications by authors named "Ana Taibo"
Article Synopsis
- - Familial melanoma is defined by the presence of melanoma in two or more first-degree relatives, with germline mutations being identified in some cases, particularly in the CDKN2A gene, which is linked to high-risk status.
- - A systematic review and meta-analysis of 291 familial melanoma cases and 57,416 controls was conducted to investigate the prognosis of patients with CDKN2A germline mutations.
- - The findings suggest that these patients may have a worse overall survival and melanoma-specific survival, indicating a higher incidence of melanoma and increased risk for a second melanoma, highlighting the need for gene testing in clinical practice for better patient management.
Background: Subcutaneous mycoses caused by opportunistic filamentous fungi are emerging infections in developed countries due to the longer survival of immunocompromised patients. The evidence published in relation to subcutaneous mycoses is fundamentally based on case reports and small case series.
Methods: We performed an observational retrospective study of subcutaneous mycoses caused by opportunistic filamentous fungi diagnosed at our institution between 2017 and 2022.
Article Synopsis
- Multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma (MCAH) is a rare skin condition characterized by an unusual growth of fibrohistiocytic tissue in the dermis and increased blood vessel formation, but there is limited information on treatment options.* -
- This study reviews existing therapies for MCAH found in the literature and presents treatment outcomes for patients at one medical institution from 2010 to 2020, finding that 9 patients were treated with various methods including surgery, laser therapy, and vascular-targeted therapies.* -
- The findings suggest that pulsed dye laser (PDL) therapy is a preferred first-line treatment due to its effective and well-tolerated results, while surgical options may
Background: Progressive nodular histiocytosis (PNH) is an extremely rare type of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis, characterized by the emergence of hundreds small to large cutaneous papulonodules without spontaneous remission. It can be life-threatening if pharyngeal and laryngeal mucosa were involved, just as we reported in this case. Disfigurement and disabling are common, whereas current treatment options are of limited efficacy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPUVA therapy in persistent cutaneous histiocytosis: Case report and literature review.
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed
January 2023
Background: Cutaneous and mucocutaneous histiocytosis (group C) comprise a wide variety of entities affecting skin and/or mucosae. Although they are considered as reactive proliferations, their exact pathophysiology remains unknown and, therefore, they lack a specific treatment.
Aims: The aim of this study is to review the evidence on cases of histiocytosis treated with UVB and/or UVA and to report a new case of relapsing group C histiocytosis that has been successfully treated with PUVA therapy.