Publications by authors named "Dora Mancha"

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  • * The condition was diagnosed as a fixed drug eruption (FDE) linked to an allergic reaction from radiocontrast used during the procedure, confirmed by medical history and positive drug testing.
  • * Delayed hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) can occur after contrast administration, and while skin tests help identify allergens, premedication with corticosteroids may reduce the severity of these reactions.
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Erosive and oozing lesions of the nipple, especially when unilateral, should raise suspicion about malignant neoplasms. Herein we report a patient with typical clinical and histopathological features of erosive adenomatosis of the nipple (EAN). It is an uncommon, benign proliferative process of lactiferous ducts of the nipple.

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Leukemia cutis corresponds to skin infiltration by malignant hematopoietic cells. It is most commonly reported in acute myeloid leukemia, particularly in subtypes with a monocytic component. Its clinical manifestations are extremely variable, and histopathologic diagnosis of cutaneous leukemic infiltrates may be challenging.

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A monkeypox outbreak has been reported in several countries since early May 2022. Human monkeypox (MPX) diagnosis is based on a clinical suspicion supported by typical skin and mucosal lesions, confirmed with molecular testing. We present the results of all MPX confirmed patients presenting to our department until July 15 of 2022, describing the characteristics of the lesions at diagnosis.

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Background: The involvement of a dermatologist in inpatient care can result in accurate diagnosis and prescription of appropriate treatment more promptly.

Objectives: We aimed to analyse the main reasons for dermatological inpatient consultation in a tertiary centre.

Materials & Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed based on clinical registries that included inpatients observed in emergency dermatology consultation between January 1st 2016 to December 31st 2020 at the Hospital de Santa Maria, a tertiary teaching hospital in Lisbon, Portugal.

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