Publications by authors named "Roxana Rivera-Michlig"

Cutaneous histiocytoid carcinoma can occur as a primary tumor of the periocular region. Morphologically similar histiocytoid carcinomas arising as primary tumors of the breast have a predilection for orbital metastases. They can occasionally contain regions with prominent vacuolated cytoplasm and minimal nuclear atypia, which mimic benign histiocytic lesions.

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Background: Patients with xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) are strongly predisposed to the development of numerous cutaneous cancers. However, the extent of ocular pathology in these patients has not been adequately studied.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of tumors involving the ocular surface and ocular adnexa from 6 XP patients.

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Objectives: We describe the first case of adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) presenting with trochleitis and successfully treated with an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist.

Methods: This is a descriptive case report of one patient, identified in consultation with the inpatient ophthalmology consult service.

Results: A 23-year-old Caucasian male initially presented with complaints of sore throat, myalgias, rash, and fever.

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