Publications by authors named "Dilshad Sachedina"
Monogenic diabetes, formerly called Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), involves single-gene mutations, typically with dominant inheritance, and has been associated with variants in 14 genes. Among these, mutations are the most common, and their diagnosis allows the use of alternative therapies, including sulfonylureas. In an earlier study, we described a variant displaying recessive transmission, p.
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- Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis is a rare skin condition that can significantly affect a person's quality of life due to chronic symptoms.
- Despite its rarity, treatment options are inconsistent and a standardized management approach is lacking in current medical literature.
- The case presented aims to showcase an effective treatment strategy for dermatologists and includes a review of existing literature on the condition.
Background: Renal transplant recipients (RTRs) are prone to skin cancer due to the immunosuppression required to maintain graft function. Existing studies of skin cancer in RTRs focus on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-II, with limited documentation of incidence in skin types III-VI. This study seeks to better characterize skin cancers in RTRs with skin types III-VI.
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