Publications by authors named "Avinash B Dalal"
Article Synopsis
- The Hanifin and Rajka criteria are the standard for diagnosing atopic dermatitis but are too detailed for regular clinical use.
- A study of 52 pediatric patients in India found that certain symptoms, like xerosis and Dennie-Morgan fold, were more prevalent than in other Asian studies, while food intolerance was not reported.
- The findings suggest that the Hanifin and Rajka criteria need adjustments for better diagnosis in the Indian population due to variations in symptom frequency and presentation.
Pseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and micaceous balanitis with malignant transformation.
Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS
January 2013
Pseudoepitheliomatous, keratotic and micaceous balanitis (PKMB) is a non-venereal and extremely rare pre-malignant condition characterized by silvery white plaque with micaceous scaling on glans seen in elderly uncircumcised men. Symptoms include phimosis, pain, and interference with sexual activity. Herein we present a young, 40-year-old male with PKMB of 5 years duration with deviation of urinary stream and histology showing acanthosis, hyperkeratosis with features of cellular atypia and abnormal mitosis suggestive of malignant transformation.
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