A Second Case of Localized Cutaneous Amyloid Elastosis: Expanding the Discussion of Associations With a Unique Histopathologic Entity.

Amyloid elastosis is an exceedingly rare form of amyloidosis characterized by amyloid material deposited on dermal elastic fibers. Most reported cases have been associated with systemic amyloid light-chain amyloidosis. A single previously reported case of amyloid elastosis showed evidence that the amyloid material was derived from light-chain proteins and was associated with a monoclonal plasma cell infiltrate but failed to demonstrate systemic involvement.

Association of four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate with subsequent plasma transfusion: A retrospective cohort study.

Objective: To assess whether patients prescribed four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4FPC) received less plasma during the following 24-hour period than those treated for the same indications who received only plasma.

Introduction: It is unclear whether 4FPC is associated with a reduction in subsequent plasma transfusion. This is important for minimising transfusion-associated risks and for inventory management.

Diverse clinical and histopathologic features of cutaneous post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders: A presentation of two cases.

Heterogeneous lymphoproliferative disorders occurring in the post-transplant setting are considered together as post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders and can rarely present as primary cutaneous lesions. These disorders are often Epstein-Barr virus-driven and in some cases need only be treated with reduction in immune suppressive medications. We present two cases of monomorphic post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, a plasmablastic lymphoma and a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and summarise common reported clinical and histopathological features.

Resident perspectives on a dermatology Quality Improvement curriculum: the University of Colorado experience.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have prioritized the objective of optimizing quality healthcare though quality improvement initiatives, yet research on dermatology-specific QI programs and their perceptions among dermatology residents remains limited. We explore residents' opinions of a dermatology-specific QI scholarly project curriculum implemented at University of Colorado Denver (UCD) in 2010 and also evaluate residents' attitudes regarding the value of this curriculum in aiding them to meet ACGME core competencies.

Efficacy of combined cataract extraction and endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation for the reduction of intraocular pressure and medication burden.

Aim: To report on the efficacy of combined endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) and phacoemulsification cataract extraction (PCE) with intraocular lens placement for reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) and medication burden in glaucoma.

Methods: A retrospective case review of 91 eyes (73 patients) with glaucoma and cataract that underwent combined PCE/ECP surgery was performed. Baseline demographic and ocular characteristics were recorded, as well as intraocular pressure, number of glaucoma medications, and visual acuity postoperatively with 12-month follow-up.