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cutaneous melanoma has often unpredictable lymphatic drainage patterns, especially at the level of the trunk, head and neck regions. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is an important prognostic tool that accurately assesses regional lymph node involvement and guides therapeutic decisions. Material and this prospective study involved 104 patients diagnosed with cutaneous melanoma who underwent SLNB using a radioactive tracer.
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July 2024
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
Background: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe soft tissue infection typified by swiftly spreading necrosis of the fascia and subcutaneous fat with successive necrosis of the skin which affects all age groups.
Objective: To compare the clinical presentation and treatment outcome of NF between children and adults.
Materials And Methods: A prospective descriptive study of all patients presenting with NF to the (Usmanu Danfodiyo Univrersity Teaching Hospital, Sokoto), from September 2018 to August 2019.
J Surg Case Rep
January 2025
DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136, United States.
Colo-cutaneous fistulas are a rare complication of diverticular disease. Percutaneous drainage offers a promising alternative to surgical intervention in the management of complicated diverticular disease with abscess formation. Recent case studies and literature reviews support its efficacy in achieving abscess resolution and reducing the need for surgery.
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November 2024
Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, USA.
Syphilis is a sexually acquired disease that can affect multiple organ systems. Secondary syphilis can cause a wide range of skin manifestations, leading to misdiagnoses. Herein, we present a patient who developed a diffuse maculopapular rash concerning for a drug reaction leading to a dermatology consult.
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December 2024
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Background: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but highly aggressive cutaneous malignancy. Immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) with PD-(L)1 blockade has significantly improved treatment outcomes in metastatic disease. In patients with primary resistance to PD-(L)1 inhibition, a high overall response rate (ORR) of 50% to later-line ipilimumab plus nivolumab (IPI/NIVO) has been demonstrated.
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