Aim: Congenital genitalia anomalies are a spectrum of malformation, difficult to classify because similar or identical phenotypes could have several different aetiology; therefore it's essential to assess an efficient diagnostic algorithm for a quick diagnosis and to develop an efficient therapeutic strategy. The aim of this study is to underline the importance of imaging in case of ambiguous genitalia due to its high sensitivity and specificity in detecting internal organs and urogenital anatomy.
Material Of Study: We report a case of a young girl affected by a complex genitor-urinary malformation with an initial wrong anamnesis that led to a tricky diagnosis.
Some chronic ulcers often occur with slough, not progressing through the normal stages of wound healing. Treatment is long and other therapies need to be performed in addition to surgery. Patients not eligible for surgery because of ASA class (American Society of Anesthesiologists class) appear to benefit from chemical therapy with collagenase or hydrocolloids in order to prepare the wound bed, promoting the healing process.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Tuberous sclerosis, an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome seen in approximately 1 in 6,000 people worldwide, is characterized by the appearance of hamartomas in multiple organs. The classic clinical triad consists of angiofibromas, epilepsy, and developmental delay. Dermatologic disorder is one of the main characteristics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBehçet's disease (BD) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology with variable clinical manifestations. HLA-B51 allele is the most strongly associated known genetic factor. The mucocutaneous lesions (oral aphthae, genital aphthae, skin lesions such as pseudofolliculitis) constitute the hallmark of the disease, but also gastrointestinal, vascular, central nervous systems, and others may be involved.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lymphangioma, a rare benign malformation of lymphatic channels, is among the surgically treatable diseases of the lymphatic vessels. However, damage to surrounding structures together with incomplete resection due to adjacent organ infiltration and a high recurrence rate have encouraged the search for alternative treatments. This study aimed to identify the best therapeutic management for this difficult-to-treat disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) provides an effective ventilatory support in patients with respiratory failure without endotracheal intubation. However, there are potential problems with its clinical application and the development of pressure ulcers represents a common complication. Often several intensive care units treat facial skin breakdown related to NIV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTattooing is an ancient art widely practiced allover the world. The procedure used in making a tattoo consists of puncturing the dermis and depositing an amount of ink, but this decorative technique is not devoid of potential adverse effects, such as infectious complications, hypersensitivity reactions to pigments (lichenoid and granulomatous reactions), the development of benign or malignant tumors, and chronic dermatoses on site of the tattoo. We report an unusual complication which arose on a colorful tattoo and the innovative use of collagenase (Bionect Start) to treat it.
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