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AME Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Dermatology, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Phakomatosis pigmentovascularis (PPV) is a rare congenital cutaneous syndrome characterized by capillary malformation and extensive dermal melanosis. The complexity of PPV is reflected in its evolving classification systems. Systemic manifestations encompass ocular, neurological, vascular, musculoskeletal, and renal involvement.
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January 2025
Diabetes and Endocrinology, Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland.
A boy in mid-childhood presented with right-sided gynaecomastia, which was excised. He represented and, on review by endocrinology, Tanner staging showed stage 2 left-sided glandular breast tissue and some features of virilisation. His testicular volumes remained prepubertal (3 mL).
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January 2025
QCIF Bioinformatics, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Background/objectives: Congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN) are a risk factor for melanoma. Melanoma risk is dependent on the congenital phenotype. Our primary aims were to assess the clinical characteristics of CMN that indicate a high risk of neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) and melanoma in an Australian paediatric population group; to identify patient characteristics and clinical features of CMN that trigger further investigations; and to determine the rate of malignancy and other complications for CMN.
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January 2025
Division of Oral Medicine, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Oral pigmentation can arise from various factors, including physiological and pathological, or as a manifestation of an underlying systemic disease. We present an atypical case of dermal filler-related complication, in which clinical lip pigmentation was observed. This condition can pose a diagnostic challenge in accurately identifying its cause.
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October 2024
Campbell University School of Medicine, Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences.
Background: Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a dermatologic skin condition that is often overlooked in its role as an indicator of underlying cardiovascular disorders. Recognizing the importance of AN beyond its cosmetic concerns is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Objective: Provide a review of AN and what every dermatologist should know of its underlying cardiovascular risk.
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