Case report of cutaneous histiocytic sarcoma: diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have been few studies on pentamidine in the Americas; and there is no consensus regarding the dose that should be applied. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the use of pentamidine in a single dose to treat cutaneous leishmaniasis. METHODS:Clinical trial of phase II pilot study with 20 patients. Pentamidine was ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Gadelha EP,Talhari S,Guerra JA,Neves LO,Talhari C,Gontijo B,Silva Junior RM,Talhari AC

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermoscopy is a noninvasive complementary diagnostic method largely used in dermatology. Feasibility, accuracy, and reproducibility are key elements for a diagnostic method to be useful, hence the importance of the terminology used to describe dermoscopic criteria. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the reproducibility ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Barcaui CB,Bakos RM,Paschoal FMC,Bittencourt FV,Gadens GA,Hirata S,Nascimento MM,Soares de Sá BC,Maceira JP

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the case of a 62-year-old man with a history of total left hip arthroplasty nine years previously presenting with a large infiltrated plaque on the posterior area of the left thigh with three months of evolution without systemic symptoms or elevated inflammatory markers. Computed tomography of the l...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Gomes NP,Costa-Silva M,Moreira E,Azevedo F

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Furuncular myiasis occurs after larvae penetrate on the skin. The disease is characterized by the presence of a nodule with a central hole through which there is serosanguinous exudate drainage. The authors present a case of furuncular myiasis by Dermatobia hominis in which late diagnosis made it necessary to have the...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Bernardes Filho F,Martins G,Barbará EF,Paiva ML,Coelho Filho RL,Nery JA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eccrine poromas and porocarcinomas are adnexal tumors derived from the sweat duct epithelium. However, eccrine poroma is benign in nature, whilst eccrine porocarcinoma is regarded as its malignant counterpart. We report the case of a man who presented simultaneously with an eccrine poroma and eccrine porocarcinoma. Bo...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Abarzúa Á,Álvarez-Véliz S,Moll-Manzur C

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bullous pemphigoid is a blistering autoimmune disease characterized by two hemidesmosomal proteins (anti-BP180 and 230). Pemphigus, by contrast, is characterized by two autoantibodies (anti-desmoglein 1 and 3). Coexistence of autoantibodies of bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus in a patient is rare. A 25-year-old male p...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Ding S,Deng Q,Xiang Y,Chen J,Huang J,Lu J

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：: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：:Muckle-Wells syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disease that belongs to a group of hereditary febrile syndromes. It is characterized by recurrent and self-limited episodes of fever, urticaria, arthralgia, myalgia and conjunctivitis since childhood, which are related to exposure to cold temperatures. Lately, progres...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pereira AF,Pereira LB,Vale EC,Tanure LA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the association of multiple autoimmune diseases has already been widely described, no reports of the association between vitiligo, primary biliary cirrhosis and Sjogren's syndrome were retrieved in the SciELO and PubMed databases. The authors describe the case of a female patient who was diagnosed with primar...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Abdo-Aguiar LS,Silva de Castro CC

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Oculocutaneous albinism is an autosomal recessive disease caused by the complete absence or decrease of melanin biosynthesis in melanocytes. Due to the reduction or absence of melanin, albinos are highly susceptible to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation and are at increased risk of actinic damage and skin ca...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Marçon CR,Maia M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin disease. New understanding in disease pathogenesis has led to a considerable number of promising new drugs in development. New topical agents can be especially helpful for children, providing an alternative to the need for chronic topical corticosteroid use. While many p...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Hajar T,Hanifin JM,Gontijo JRV

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:POEMS syndrome is a unique clinical entity, the diagnosis of which is made when polyneuropathy and monoclonal gammopathy occur together, associated with other changes such as organomegaly, endocrinopathy, skin changes and papilledema. Cutaneous manifestations are heterogeneous, with diffuse cutaneous hyperpigmentation...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Santos G,Lestre S,João A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histoplasmosis is a systemic mycosis endemic in extensive areas of the Americas. The authors report on an urban adult male patient with uncommon oral-cutaneous lesions proven to be histoplasmosis. Additional investigation revealed unnoticed HIV infection with CD4+ cell count of 7/mm3. The treatment was performed with ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Marques SA,Silvares MR,Camargo RM,Marques ME

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cosmetics are part of the daily life of the population, and their use can lead to allergic contact dermatitis. OBJECTIVES:To assess the profile of patients diagnosed with allergic contact dermatitis to cosmetics treated at a referral center for 13 years, as well as the characteristics of the clinical pictur...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Hafner MFS,Rodrigues AC,Lazzarini R

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：:Noonan Syndrome is one of the most common genetic syndromes and also an important differential diagnosis in children presenting with syndromic facies similar to Turner's syndrome phenotype. This syndrome is characterized by facial dysmorphism, congenital heart defects, short stature and also a wide phenotypic variatio...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Kondo RN,Martins LM,Lopes VC,Bittar RA,Araújo FM

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipschütz Ulcer, or ulcus vulvae acutum, is a rare and probably underdiagnosed entity that usually presents as an acute painful vulvar ulcer in young women. The etiology is unknown, although recent reports have associated it with the Epstein-Barr virus. The diagnosis is made by exclusion after ruling out sexually tran...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Brinca A,Canelas MM,Carvalho MJ,Vieira R,Figueiredo A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intense pulsed light has been used in the treatment of photoaging without a full understanding of its mechanism of action. OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of intense pulsed light on photoaging and on the skin immune response by means of a clinical and histopathological study, evaluating Langerhans cells (CD1)...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Patriota RC,Rodrigues CJ,Cucé LC

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult-onset Still's disease is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by skin rash, spiking fever, arthralgias or arthritis, and leukocytosis. The typical skin rash is evanescent, salmon-pink, nonpruritic and maculopapular, predominantly on the extremities. It is considered one of the majo...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Brance ML,Neffen EL

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:As a result of the increase in life expectancy, the study of the organic process of aging has been stimulated. Skin ageing, which reflects the signs of time, is a time-dependent process of progressive deterioration that can be intensified by sun exposure, which is known as photoaging. The damage of radiation on variou...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Montagner S,Costa A

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Papular elastorrhexis is a rare acquired disease, first described in 1987 by Bordas, which has been very rarely reported in the literature. It is characterized by small asymptomatic non-follicular papules, mainly distributed in the trunk. Histology of the lesions shows homogenization of collagen and fragmentation of e...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Thomé EP,Steglich RB,Meotti CD,Schwartz J,Boff AL

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ascher's syndrome consists of double lip, blepharochalasis and sometimes non-toxic thyroid enlargement. It is a rare, benign, rarely reported, and sometimes misdiagnosed condition that most often affects patients under 20 years old. The etiology remains unknown, although factors such as trauma, hormonal dysfunction an...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Donato CMG,Melo DF,Santos JN Netto

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doctors who are not specialists in dermatology often have difficulty diagnosing and managing prevalent skin diseases. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of skin diseases during a three-day healthcare clinic conducted with the population of a small town on the island of Marajo where no medical c...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Oliveira TF,Monteguti C,Velho PE

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photodynamic therapy (PDT) consists of a chemical reaction activated by light energy that is used to selectively destroy tissue. The reaction requires a photosensitizer in the target tissue, a light source and oxygen. The most extensively studied photosensitizing agents for PDT are 5-aminolevulinic acid for the treatm...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Issa MC,Manela-Azulay M

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Contact dermatitis is one of the common work-related dermatoses. Among bricklayers, cement can cause both allergic contact dermatitis and primary contact irritative dermatitis. The personal protective equipment (rubber gloves) may favor the development of allergic contact dermatitis. OBJECTIVES:1) to evalua...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Lazzarini R,Duarte IA,Sumita JM,Minnicelli R

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00