Publications by authors named "Marissa Contento"
Background/objective: Cushing syndrome (CS) is a prothrombotic state associated with an increased risk of postoperative venous thrombosis. We aim to present the case of a patient with Cushing disease who underwent pituitary surgery and subsequently developed acute lower extremity deep venous thromboses after anticoagulation was stopped.
Case Report: We present the case of a 57-year-old woman who was admitted for intra-abdominal abscesses after a gastric bypass surgery and was found to have evidence of severe CS.
Background: The pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD) is multifactorial, influenced by genetics, skin barrier dysfunction, and environmental stressors. There is a lack of research comparing the etiologies and pathologic mechanisms accounting for differences in facial vs body eczema.
Objectives: To explore reasons why facial eczema may differ from body eczema.
Apremilast in the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis: Differential Use in Psoriasis.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol
March 2022
Small molecule medications like apremilast are emerging as promising options for patients with psoriasis and other inflammatory conditions. Apremilast was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2014 for the management of both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Apremilast inhibits phosphodiesterase-4, which increases the intracellular levels of cyclic AMP, thereby reducing inflammatory cytokine production.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSteroid Phobia: A Review of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Interventions.
Am J Clin Dermatol
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- Topical corticosteroid phobia leads to poor treatment adherence, which can worsen skin conditions and necessitate systemic treatments.
- A review of literature from May 2000 to February 2021 identified 37 studies, revealing that steroid phobia affects 31% to 95.7% of patients across racial and dermatological lines, with higher prevalence among females and caregivers.
- Key reasons for this phobia include lack of education, fear of side effects, and negative past experiences, while effective interventions involve personalized patient education and training in proper application techniques.
Rationale & Objectives: Recent data demonstrate that center volume is not a factor in the outcomes of adult kidney transplant recipients. This study assessed whether center volume affects graft survival in pediatric patients who received a kidney transplant.
Study Design: Case-cohort study.