Publications by authors named "M E Mastin"
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- A pediatric patient with ichthyosis vulgaris and global anhidrosis was diagnosed with erythema ab igne (EAI) after developing brown patches on his skin due to chronic heat exposure.
- Extensive tests were done to exclude other possible causes, such as autoimmune or genetic conditions, but they yielded no clear results.
- The case highlights the importance of thorough history taking in diagnosing rare conditions like EAI in children.
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- Enteric duplication cysts (EDCs) are uncommon congenital malformations characterized by cystic or tubular structures that contain gastrointestinal-type epithelium, typically sharing a muscular wall and blood supply with nearby bowels.
- Most EDCs are found in the abdomen, with rare cases occurring in the thoracic region; however, this case reports the first primary cutaneous EDC outside these cavities.
- A 17-year-old male had a cyst on his hip excised, revealing a complex epithelial structure and thick muscular wall, indicating a primary cutaneous EDC with an uncertain cause, highlighting a potential diagnostic challenge.
Adaptive behavior of 4- through 8-year-old children with Williams syndrome.
Am J Ment Retard
January 2001
The adaptive behavior of forty-one 4- through 8-year-olds with Williams syndrome was assessed using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Interview Edition. Based on the cognitive and personality profiles characteristic of children with this syndrome, we predicted that the domains of Socialization and Communication would be relative strengths, whereas Daily Living Skills and Motor Skills would be relative weaknesses. We also expected that Socialization Skills would be more advanced than Communication skills, and that within the Socialization domain, interpersonal skills would be stronger than play/leisure or coping skills.
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