Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare dermatologic disorder marked by erythema, scaling, pruritus, pain, and follicular hyperkeratosis. It usually appears as red, scaly patches with areas of unaffected skin and is commonly associated with orange-colored palms and soles. While the exact etiology is unknown, emerging evidence points to several contributing factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraumatic diaphragmatic injuries following blunt or penetrating trauma have a low incidence rate. Symptoms can be obscured by distracting injuries or, in some cases, patients can be asymptomatic, making diagnosis difficult. A 57-year-old female who underwent a robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with a hiatal hernia repair in 2021, presented as an alerted trauma in February 2024 following a motor vehicle accident (MVA).
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