Publications by authors named "C Agorio"

Treatment of malignant melanoma has improved in the last few years owing to early detection and new therapeutic options. Still, management of advanced disease remains a challenge because it requires systemic treatment. In such cases, dacarbazine-based chemotherapy has been widely used, despite low efficacy.

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The role of circumcision in partially protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other dermatoses has been documented. Neonatal circumcision is not routinely practiced in South America. Although it is logical to assume that male genital dermatoses are more prevalent in Hispanic men, they are underrepresented in the existing literature.

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Article Synopsis
  • Penile sclerosing granuloma is a reaction to foreign substances injected for genital enhancement, often resulting in patients denying such procedures.
  • A case study of a 62-year-old man revealed a growth diagnosed as sclerosing lipogranuloma after dermoscopic examination and biopsy, highlighting his admission to self-injecting motor oil.
  • This study provides the first detailed dermoscopic description of sclerosing granuloma, possibly enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and introduces a unique dermoscopic rainbow pattern linked to 'dichroism' in granulomatous conditions.
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