ANAL CANCER IN A RENAL TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW.

Anal carcinoma is a rare tumor in the general population accounting for 1%-2% of all malignancies. Most anal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. Human papillomavirus and immunosuppression are the main risk factors for developing anal squamous cell carcinoma.

HLA class II antigens in Croatian patients with pemphigus vulgaris and their correlation with anti-desmoglein antibodies.

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an acquired autoimmune blistering disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies targeting desmosomal cadherins, primarily desmoglein 1 and desmoglein 3, leading to acantholysis. The etiology of PV is multifactorial, including genetic susceptibility. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the association of HLA class II alleles and PV and to examine the impact of PV-associated HLA class II alleles on the concentration of anti-desmoglein antibodies.

Histopathological Features of Time-Zero Kidney Biopsy Are Predictive Factors for Posttransplant Anemia.

Introduction: Posttransplant anemia (PTA) is a common complication of kidney transplantation, associated with reduced graft survival and higher mortality. We aimed to determine the association of PTA with histopathological characteristics of time-zero allograft biopsy and donor clinical characteristics.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective, observational cohort study that included 587 patients who underwent kidney transplantation in our center.

Coexistence of Lichen Planus Pemphigoides, Palmoplantar Keratoderma of Unna-Thost, and Atopic Dermatitis.

Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) is a very rare autoimmune blistering disease associated with lichenoid skin changes. Unna-Thost palmoplantar keratoderma (PKK) is a type of diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma that mostly affects the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It usually begins in early childhood.

Diagnostic Delays for Non-melanoma Skin Cancers in Renal Transplant Recipients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What is Hiding Behind the Mask?

Dear Editor, The ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, and remains a global challenge. COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), transmitted primarily through respiratory droplets and aerosols. Even though the COVID-19 vaccine has become available since December 2020, the main preventive measures still include social distancing, hand washing, and the use of protective face masks.

Parotid metastases of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in renal transplant recipients: Case series and literature review.

Cutaneous squamous cell skin carcinoma (cSCC) is the most common skin cancer in renal transplant recipients (RTR). Metastatic potential of cSCC is significantly higher in RTR than in the general population. Parotid metastases (PM) of cSCC are rare, but their prognosis is poor.

The Role of the Skin Barrier in Periorificial Dermatitis.

Periorificial dermatitis, mostly known as perioral dermatitis, is a benign inflammatory facial dermatosis which can be a severe burden and even disfiguring and psychologically disturbing. The disease still presents a challenge for physicians when it comes to etiology and appropriate therapy. Although a variety of extrinsic and intrinsic factors have been proposed as etiopathogenetic factors, none of these fully explain complex pathogenesis of the disease.

Do We Utilize Our Knowledge of the Skin Protective Effects of Carotenoids Enough?

Due to their potential health-promoting effects, carotenoids have drawn both scientific and public attention in recent years. The primary source of carotenoids in the human skin is diet, mainly fruits, vegetables, and marine product, but they may originate from supplementation and topical application, too. In the skin, they accumulate mostly in the epidermis and act as a protective barrier to various environmental influences.