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Pyogenic granuloma or lobular capillary hemangioma is a vascular proliferation of the skin and mucosal surface, most commonly in the oral or nasal cavity. To the best of our knowledge, a few cases of auricular pyogenic granuloma were published in the literature. In our case, a 14-year-old female complained of a recurrent pyogenic granuloma in the external auditory canal that regressed successfully with the oral beta-blocker treatment.

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Coronary artery bypass grafting is one of the most widely used interventions for patients with ischemic heart disease worldwide. Skin incision blistering after vein harvesting surgery has an estimated incidence rate of 7%. Our case emphasizes the importance of using the right way of applying and removing bandages to minimize incision skin complications.

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Article Synopsis
  • Necrolytic acral erythema (NAE) is a rare skin condition often linked to hepatitis C virus (HCV), characterized by thick, scaly patches on the arms and legs.
  • Some studies have documented occurrences of NAE without any HCV infection, indicating it may have other causes.
  • This case study highlights a female patient diagnosed with NAE who also has hypothyroidism, but does not have HCV.
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Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a rare congenital defect described by the absence of skin and occasionally subcutaneous tissues or bone. The management of ACC varies depending on the lesion size, location and associated abnormalities. Small lesions often heal spontaneously, whereas larger lesions are significant and usually associated with additional anomalies in other organs.

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