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Acta Dermatovenerol Croat
November 2024
Constantin A. Dasanu MD, PhD, Lucy Curci Cancer Center, Eisenhower Health, 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 , USA;
Erlotinib, an epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI), is currently used in the therapy of several solid malignancies. This agent has been associated with several dermatological side-effects, the most common being papulo-pustular acneiform rash. Herein we describe a unique skin effect in a patient treated with erlotinib for non-small cell lung cancer.
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January 2025
Department of Pathology, Hospital Selayang, Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia.
BACKGROUND Primary cutaneous lymphomas (PCL) are a multifaceted spectrum of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) and cutaneous B cell lymphomas (CBCL). Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a rare subset of CTCL that primarily affects adults, and its occurrence in children is exceedingly rare. Most pediatric MF manifests as hypopigmented patches resembling other benign dermatoses, causing diagnostic challenges.
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November 2024
Family Medicine, Unidade de Saúde Familiar, Unidade Local de Saúde de Braga, Braga, PRT.
Plantar psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, typically characterized by erythematous plaques with thick silvery scales localized on the soles. This condition can significantly impair patients' quality of life, particularly through pain and mobility challenges. It is considered a subtype of plaque psoriasis but presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its specific location.
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December 2024
College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. Electronic address:
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythematous plaques with white scales. Its pathogenesis is closely linked to oxidative stress and an imbalance in Th1/Th2 immune responses. Current treatments for psoriasis, such as topical agents, systemic therapies and phototherapy, frequently fail to achieve complete remission in clinical settings.
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December 2024
Department of Oral Medicine & Pathology and Hospital Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), 11527 Athens, Greece.
The etiology of diffuse gingival enlargement is multifactorial, and the definitive diagnosis may be challenging. To highlight the nuances of the differential diagnosis, we present two cases of generalized gingival overgrowth and discuss the diagnostic dilemmas. In the first case, an 82-year-old male with a medical history of hypertension and prostatitis had a chief complaint of symptomatic oral lesions of a 20-day duration, accompanied by fever and loss of appetite.
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