Publications by authors named "Maria Claudia de Almeida Issa"
Merkel cell carcinoma is an uncommon neuroendocrine carcinoma with a rising incidence and an aggressive behavior. It predominantly occurs in older patients, with onset occurring at a mean age of 75-80 years. Recognized risk factors are ultraviolet sunlight exposure, immunosuppression, and, more recently, Merkel cell polyomavirus.
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Renata Brandao Villa Verde Lilian Viana Barbosa Maria Claudia De Almeida Issa Luciana Pantaleao Lara Pavlikoff Issa
Dermatol Online J
July 2015
Article Synopsis
- Pityriasis rotunda is a skin disorder characterized by persistent, large, circular patches that have a scaly appearance but show no signs of inflammation.
- Patients are categorized into two groups based on factors like ethnicity, number of patches, family history, and connections to other diseases.
- A case study discusses a 45-year-old woman with round, scaly, dark patches on her leg that were asymptomatic and had been present for several years, fitting neither of the established patient groups.