Publications by authors named "L Bettolini"
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of lichen sclerosus (LS) in male patients undergoing circumcision for phimosis, emphasising the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in the early diagnosis and management of this condition.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 841 male patients who underwent circumcision at a high-volume medical centre between 2001 and 2023. Data were collected on clinical diagnoses made by both dermatologists and urologists, along with the corresponding histological findings.
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- * The research involved 176 participants and used various questionnaires to evaluate sexual health, general health, and the severity of LS, revealing that LS leads to more significant sexual health issues than pemphigus or controls.
- * LS patients, particularly women, experienced greater difficulties with sexual function and increased psychological distress, highlighting the importance of effective management for those affected.
Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) poses a diagnostic challenge owing to its uncommon occurrence and aetiology that remains poorly understood. We report a case of a 79-year-old woman with a prolonged history of breast cancer exhibiting EF with concomitant pelvic metastases. This case underscores EF's potential as an indicator signaling a potential resurgence of cancer, highlighting its significance as a red flag of disease recurrence.
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- Pemphigus is an autoimmune disorder that negatively affects patients' quality of life, particularly their sleep quality, which has been under-researched.
- A study with 156 participants found that those with pemphigus reported higher psychological distress and significantly poorer sleep quality compared to a control group, with specific sleep issues correlated to the severity of their condition.
- The research highlights the importance of considering sleep quality in the overall management of pemphigus, especially since patients with skin manifestations experienced worse sleep than those with oral symptoms.