Merkel cell carcinoma on the right calf in association with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: A case report.

This study showed a rare case of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) with atypical manifestations accompanied by chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type that underwent chemotherapy and had poor prognosis. The findings suggest that the physicians should consider MCC when performing diagnosis and assess all possible associated risk factors like neoplasms to achieve good prognosis.

Non-Ablative Fractional 1,540-nm Er:Glass Laser in the Treatment of Atrophic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Scars.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of nonablative fractional 1,540 nm laser to treat the atrophic scars caused by the cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL).

Methods: This clinical trial with a pre- and a posttreatment measurement was conducted on patients with atrophic CL scars. The lesions were treated with nonablative fractional 1,540 nm laser.