We report a case of Graves' disease in a patient who initially received carbimazole therapy, which was switched to propylthiouracil due to adverse effects. After 14 months of propylthiouracil therapy, the patient developed cutaneous ANCA-associated vasculitis. Prompt cessation of propylthiouracil and topical treatment led to complete resolution of the skin lesions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There are no proper management guidelines for nail apparatus melanoma (NAM).
Objective: This study aimed to describe the clinical features, the presence of locoregional and distant metastases and disease-free and overall survival of NAM treated at our institution.
Methods: A retrospective cohort review of patients with single, primary localized histopathologically confirmed NAM was performed.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
May 2020
Nail apparatus melanoma (NAM) is a rare dermatologic malignancy. Its prognosis is poor because it is often diagnosed late. However, progression and survival of NAM patients have only been studied among small populations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims Of The Study: Skin cancer is a burden to healthcare and patients worldwide. The incidence of skin cancer has been rising during recent decades and this trend is expected to continue in the future. Numerous risk factors have been identified and prevention strategies developed.
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