Publications by authors named "Tsuyoshi Awazawa"
Article Synopsis
- A 3-month-old boy developed small papules on his trunk, prompting a diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis after pathological examination.
- Initially, the papules were isolated to his skin with no organ involvement, classified as single-system, skin-limited LCH.
- Treatment with topical steroids led to regression of the skin rashes, with all papules disappearing by 6 months, and involved understanding the role of genetic mutations, especially in the BRAF gene, contributing to the condition's development.
Background: Non-acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is extremely rare in Japan but highly endemic in Okinawa, especially in Miyako Islands. We aimed to elucidate the exact incidence and cause of this high prevalence.
Methods: Non-AIDS KS cases in Okinawa Prefecture over the past 31 years were reviewed, and human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) seroprevalence in Miyako Islands was determined.