Sentinel lymph node biopsy in cases of skin melanoma: initial experiences at a center in northeastern Brazil.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leprosy is an infectious disease that may lead to irreversible nerve damage, compromising patient's quality of life and leading to loss of working years. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the epidemiological profile of patients followed at a University Hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a retrospective observati...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Lima AS,Pinto KC,Bona MP,Mattos SM,Hoffmann MP,Mulinari-Brenner FA,Ottoboni VC

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies that investigated the effect of vitamin D on skin cancer risk have exhibited inconsistent results. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to evaluate vitamin D status in patients with actinic keratosis. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted on 31 patients with actinic keratosis and 29 he...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Çerman AA,Karabay EA,Altunay IK,Cesur SK

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapy for large symptomatic keloids is often plagued with complicated reconstruction manner and recurrence. This article reports a rare treatment combination for a chest keloid with internal mammary artery perforator flap reconstruction and radiation therapy. We excised the keloid and covered the defect with an inte...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Xue D,Qian H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical use of immune response modifiers, such as imiquimod, has increased in dermatology. Although its topical use is well tolerated, it may be associated with exacerbations of generalized cutaneous inflammatory diseases, possibly through the systemic circulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines. This report describes a...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Leite OG,Tagliolatto S,Souza EM,Cintra ML

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cutaneous anaplastic large-cell lymphoma is part of the spectrum of CD30+ lymphoproliferative cutaneous processes, characterized by single or multifocal nodules that ulcerate, are autoregressive and recurrent. Extracutaneous dissemination may occur, especially to regional lymph nodes. Histology shows a diffuse...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Oliveira LS,Nobrega MP,Monteiro MG,Almeida WL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Agminated nevus is a cluster group of melanocytic nevi confined to a localized area of the body. There are many pigmented lesions described in the literature as agminated, such as blue nevi, multiple lentigines and Spitz nevi, but only a few cases of congenital agminated melanocytic nevi have been described. We report...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Rocha CR,Grazziotin TC,Rey MC,Luzzatto L,Bonamigo RR

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoinflammatory disorders are immune-mediated diseases with increased production of inflammatory cytokines and absence of detectable autoantibodies. They course with recurrent episodes of systemic inflammation and fever is the most common symptom. Cutaneous manifestations are prevalent and important to diagnosis and ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Moreira A,Torres B,Peruzzo J,Mota A,Eyerich K,Ring J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report is about a 48-year-old female patient with systemic amyloidosis and multiple myeloma simultaneously. Amyloid cutaneous infiltrative lesions like papules, nodules, or plaques with a serous-hemorrhagic aspect were found in the eyelids, neck and retroauricular region, among others. She had presented inte...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Oliveira EV,Pozetti AC,Pozetti EM,Antonio JR,Michalany NS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reticulohistiocytomas represent a group of benign histiocytic dermal proliferations, which occur either sporadically as solitary cutaneous nodules or, when multiple, in association with systemic disease. Due to its nonspecific clinical presentation, reticulohistiocytoma may mimic other benign or malignant skin neoplas...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Kieselova K,Santiago F,Amado C,Henrique M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of amelanotic acral melanoma in a 42-year-old Chinese woman. Ten months previously the patient found a 2-cm asymmetric erythematous macular plaque on her left sole. The lesion was diagnosed as verruca plantaris by every physician the patient consulted. One month ago, an enlarged lymph node was detecte...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Deng W,Yu R,Cui Y,Zheng Z

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Potassium iodide, as a saturated solution, is a valuable drug in the dermatologist's therapeutic arsenal and is useful for the treatment of different diseases due to its immunomodulatory features. However, its prescription has become increasingly less frequent in dermatology practice. Little knowledge about its exact ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Costa RO,Macedo PM,Carvalhal A,Bernardes-Engemann AR

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Bourneville-Pringle syndrome is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder characterized by the development of multiple hamartomas in various systems, especially brain, skin, retina, kidney, heart and lung. The case of a patient with brownish plaques on the forehead and temporal region, pink malar and chin papu...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Gontijo GM

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eccrine syringofibroadenoma is a rare benign neoplasia derived from acrosyryngium cells of the eccrine sudoriferous glands. It affects the extremities of elderly individuals as solitary tumors, or may also present as multiple lesions. There are controversies about the pathogenesis and differentiation of the tumor. Ecc...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Andrade AC,Vieira DC,Harris OM,Pithon MM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the case of a 57-year-old, previously healthy male with no systemic symptoms who over a short period of time developed multiple wart-like lesions on his trunk, limbs and face, typical lesions of acanthosis nigricans in the major body folds and tripe palms. Diagnostic tests revealed a metastatic gast...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Brinca A,Cardoso JC,Brites MM,Tellechea O,Figueiredo A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poroid neoplasms are benign epithelial proliferations with eccrine sweat gland differentiation. They are a challenging diagnosis because of the clinical heterogeneity, being able to mimic several malignant neoplasms. They are classified into classic poroma, hidroacanthoma simplex, dermal duct tumor and poroid hidraden...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Saraiva MIR,Ferreira PS,Avancini J,Valente NYS

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 33-year-old male patient diagnosed with erythroplasia of Queyrat. The patient had an erythematous and eroded lesion affecting more than 50% of the glans associated with bleeding and local pain. Despite previous indication of penectomy, he was successfully treated with topical 5-fluorouracil. ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Antônio JR,Antônio CR,Trídico LA,Alves FT,Rollemberg I

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paracoccidioidomycosis is an endemic systemic mycosis in Brazil, frequent in the rural areas and often in adult men. It is reported the case of a farmer, who is an illicit drugs' user, with insidious manifestations affecting kidneys, lungs, lymphonodes, bones and lately, the skin, with a delay of more than one year in...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pereira PM,Akel PB,Lima LL,Kimura EN,Jalkh AP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a common complaint in adult women and inflicts major impact in quality of life, however, there is no specific questionnaire available in Portuguese for such evaluation. OBJECTIVES:Translation into Brazilian Portuguese, cultural adaptation and validation of the WAA-QoL (Wom...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Shimizu GKM,Wedy GF,Schaefer LV,Ramos PM,Miot HA

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer is currently among the three leading causes of death after solid organ transplantation and its incidence is increasing. Non-melanoma skin cancer - squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma - is the most common malignancy found in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). The incidence of non-melanom...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pinho A,Gouveia M,Cardoso JC,Xavier MM,Vieira R,Alves R

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The behaviour of each basal cell carcinoma is known to be different according to the histological growth pattern. Among these aggressive lesions, sclerodermiform basal cell carcinomas are the most common type. This is a challenging-to-treat lesion due to its deep tissue invasion, rapid growth, risk of metast...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Husein-ElAhmed H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 45-year-old woman with a history of renal carcinoma was observed for facial, cervical and truncal flesh-colored papules. Relatives had similar skin findings and a brother had repeated episodes of pneumothorax. The computerized tomography scan revealed multiple cysts on both lungs. A skin biopsy revealed a perifollic...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Lencastre A,Ponte P,Apetato M,Nunes L,Lestre S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:American cutaneous leishmaniasis is an infectious dermatosis caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania, which comprises a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations depending on the parasite species involved in the infections and the immunogenetic response of the host. The use of techniques for amplification...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Veasey JV,Zampieri RA,Lellis RF,Freitas THP,Winter LMF

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpura is defined as a visible hemorrhage in the skin or mucosa, which is not evanescent upon pressure. Proper classification allows a better patient approach due to its multiple diagnoses. Purpuras can be categorized by size, morphology, and other characteristics. The course varies according to the etiology, as do t...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Lamadrid-Zertuche AC,Garza-Rodríguez V,Ocampo-Candiani JJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:assessment instruments of nail psoriasis have been published in literature as means to standardize the previous subjective assessments of authors. OBJECTIVES:Using Nail Psoriasis Severity Index for evaluation in patients with plaque psoriasis during treatment with acitretin. METHODS:Thirty volunteers with ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Mukai MM,Poffo IF,Werner B,Brenner FM,Lima Filho JH

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The family of human papilloma viruses (HPV) comprises more than 100 genotypes. Approximately 30 of the genotypes are responsible for infections in the human anogenital area. A precisely defined algorithm with the goal of diagnosing and removing HPV for a prolonged or indefinite length of time, as well as to protect th...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Tchernev G

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amicrobial pustulosis of the folds is a chronic relapsing neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by sterile pustules compromising skin folds, scalp, face and periorificial regions. It predominantly affects women. Demodicosis is an inflammatory disease associated with cutaneous overpopulation of the mite Demodex spp., t...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Scotton Jorge M,Zanardi Miguel L,Braghiroli C,Vilaverde Schmitt J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common type of malignancy in the Western world, and surgical excision is the preferred approach. The approach adopted in the face of incomplete excisions of basal cell carcinoma is still controversial. OBJECTIVES:To compare the number of tumor recurrences after treatment...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Fidelis MC,Stelini RF,Staffa LP,Moraes AM,Magalhães RF

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free radicals are unstable chemical species, highly reactive, being formed by cellular entities of different tissues. Increased production of these species without proper effective action of endogenous and exogenous antioxidant systems, generates a condition of oxidative stress, potentially provider of skin disorders ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Silva SAME,Michniak-Kohn B,Leonardi GR

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapidly involuting congenital hemangioma is a rare vascular tumor that generally has a good prognosis. The authors describe a case of a newborn girl with a left cervical vascular lesion. Image exams were performed, and the lesion slowly decreased, leaving redundant skin. Considering all of the findings, a final diagno...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Brás S,Mendes-Bastos P,Amaro C

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Porokeratosis represents a group of disorders of epidermal keratinization that are characterized by one or more annular plaques surrounded by a histologically distinctive hyperkeratotic ridge-like border called the cornoid lamella. Many studies showed that organ transplantation and immunosuppression were associated in...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Ottoni LQ,Kakizaki P,Pinheiro RR,Sittart JA,Valente NY

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00