abstract：:Light microscopy of granuloma annulare shows mucin deposition with lympho-histiocytic infiltrate. We describe the ultrastructural three-dimensional aspects of a typical case of granuloma with characteristic histopathological findings. At the ultrastructural level, affected collagen bundles and granular mucin depositio...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Almeida HL Jr,Bicca EBC,Andrade MM,Andrade Neto PDR

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：:Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare adnexal neoplasia with histologic features reminiscent of the outer root sheath of hair follicles. The clinical presentation of trichilemmal carcinoma is variable, as it may mimic basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas, thus requiring histologic diagnosis. We report the cas...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Maya-Rico AM,Jaramillo-Pulgarín C,Londoño-García Á,Peña-Zúñiga B

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several reports have demonstrated difficulties and lack of agreement in the histopathological diagnosis of particular melanocytic lesions, with problems in their management. A histogenetic approach to the study of these lesions originated the following classification: 1. superficial atypical proliferation significance...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pusiol T

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of new cases of emerging fungal infections has increased considerably in recent years, mainly due to the large number of immunocompromised individuals. The objective of this study was to evaluate the susceptibility of emerging fungi to fluconazole, itraconazole and amphotericin B by disk diffusion method. I...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Fay VDS,Rodrigues DMG,Gonçalves SMB,Gregianini TS,Bonamigo RR

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Candidiasis is the most common opportunistic fungal infection of the oral cavity caused by fungi of the genus Candida and usually associated with immunosuppressed individuals. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the presence of oral candidiasis and identify the presence of Candida spp. in liver transplant recipients and...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Santos SBD,Sabadin CES,Mario DN,Rigo L,Barbosa DA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Clinical Trial for Uniform Multidrug Therapy for Leprosy Patients in Brazil (U-MDT/CT-BR), designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a six-months regimen, assessed the adverse effects caused by the drugs. OBJECTIVE:Describe adverse effects due to MDT in U-MDT/CT-BR, comparing the uniform regimen (U-MDT)...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Cruz RCDS,Bührer-Sékula S,Penna GO,Moraes MEA,Gonçalves HS,Stefani MMA,Penna MLF,Pontes MAA,Talhari S

更新日期：2018-06-01 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:Myeloid leukemia cutis is the terminology used for cutaneous manifestations of myeloid leukemia. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to study the clinical, histopathological and immunohistochemical features of myeloid leukemia cutis. METHODS:This was a retrospective study of clinical and pathological f...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Li L,Wang Y,Lian CG,Hu N,Jin H,Liu Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory breast cancer is an aggressive and infiltrative malignancy that is often misdiagnosed as an infection because of its symptoms and signs of inflammation, delaying proper diagnosis and treatment. We report a case of inflammatory breast cancer showing correlation between dermoscopic and histopathological dia...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Vallone MG,González VM,Casas JG,Larralde M

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lobomycosis or lacaziosis is a chronic granulomatous fungal infection caused by Lacazia loboi. Most cases are restricted to tropical regions. Transmission is believed to occur through traumatic inoculation in the skin, mainly in exposed areas. It is characterized by keloid-like nodules. There are only a few hundred ca...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Araújo MG,Cirilo NS,Santos SNMBD,Aguilar CR,Guedes ACM

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, cases with suspected urethral condylomata acuminata were examined by dermoscopy, in order to explore an effective method for clinical. OBJECTIVE:To study the application of dermoscopy image analysis technique in clinical diagnosis of urethral condylomata acuminata. METHODS:A total of 220 sus...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Zhang Y,Jiang S,Lin H,Guo X,Zou X

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periungual basal cell carcinoma is rare and needs to be differentiated from other common diseases that affect this region. Several factors are associated with the development of this tumor, and sun damage seems to play an important role in its pathogenesis. Dermoscopy of clinically indolent lesions on the nail unit ca...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Tavares LL,Costa JCMD,Delcourt NC,Rodrigues NCDS

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a penile lesion with a clinical appearance similar to Mondor penile disease (thrombosis of the dorsal vein of the penis) or penile sclerosing lymphangitis. Laboratory evaluation, however, showed a solid lesion, with no vascular component to Doppler ultrasonography and no treponema to immunohistoch...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Sardinha JCG,Ramos MC,Schettini APM,Talhari S

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：: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：:Diphencyprone has been reported as a local immunotherapy for cutaneous melanoma metastases. We aim to report cases of melanoma patients treated with diphencyprone in a single Brazilian institution and highlight their outcomes. Since 2012, we have treated 16 melanoma patients with cutaneous metastases with topical diph...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Gibbons I,Bertolli E,Lopes Pinto C,Sonagli M,Macedo M,Duprat Neto J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brazilian Unified Health System presents a long waiting period for a dermatology appointment, varying from 34 to 239 days. OBJECTIVES:Analyze the prevalence of cutaneous diseases evaluated by dermatologists in a specialized center, in patients referred from the primary care, and to present possible interven...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Avancini J,Zucchi P

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Pentavalent antimonials remain as the standard drugs in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniosis. The high cost, difficult administration, long treatment time, toxicity and increasing morbidity are factors that limit the use of these drugs. OBJECTIVES:To describe the response to radiofrequency thermotherapy...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Gonçalves SVCB,Costa CHN

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn is a rare benign panniculitis found in term and post-term neonates. Diagnosis is based on clinical characteristics and specific alterations in the adipocytes, detected by anatomical pathology. Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn can occur in uncomplicated pregnancy and chi...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Muzy G,Facchini Lellis R,Soutto Mayor SA

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 37-year-old man complained of a refractory posterior malleolar ulceration on his left ankle. He was diagnosed with Werner syndrome according to the progeroid clinical features and genetic testing. To approach the ulceration, a free flow-through right anterolateral thigh perforator flap with anterolateral thigh cutan...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： He J,Wu P,Pan D,Tang J

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:Trichothiodystrophy refers to a heterogeneous group of rare genetic diseases that affects neuroectodermal-derived tissues with multisystem involvement. The hallmark of these syndromes is the deficiency of sulfur in hair matrix proteins, leading to short and brittle hair. Few cases of this rare disorder have been publi...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pereira LB,Rocha VB,Valente NYS

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder, characterized by increased keratinocyte proliferation due to abnormal differentiation of basal keratinocytes. The etiology of the disease is unclear, and according to the survey results, it is hypothesized that a combination of genetic and environmental factors p...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Mansouri M,Mansouri P,Raze AA,Jadali Z

更新日期：2018-01-01 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： Machado Shimizu G,Wedy G,Schaefer L,Ramos P,Miot H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Light microscopy of granuloma annulare shows mucin deposition with lympho-histiocytic infiltrate. We describe the ultrastructural three-dimensional aspects of a typical case of granuloma with characteristic histopathological findings. At the ultrastructural level, affected collagen bundles and granular mucin depositio...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： de Almeida HL Jr,Barros Coelho Bicca E,Andrade MM,Rocha Andrade Neto PD

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：: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：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, the most relevant and current epidemiological data, the main clinical, laboratory and therapeutical aspects of leprosy are presented. Detailed discussion of the main drugs used for leprosy treatment, their most relevant adverse effects, evolution of the therapeutic regimen, from dapsone as a monotherap...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Cruz RCDS,Bührer-Sékula S,Penna MLF,Penna GO,Talhari S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a chronic disease, characterized by erythematous scaly lesions, presented in eight different forms: plaques, guttate, pustular, erythrodermic, inverse, nail and scalp psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. Its development depends on genetic factors, external stimulus and immune response alteration.1 Proinfla...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Bressan AL,Pereira D,Medeiros PM,Carneiro S,Azulay-Abulafia L

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous leishmaniasis is distributed worldwide, including Brazil. Its several clinical forms need to be distinguished from other dermatoses. Clinical similarities and lack of a gold standard diagnostic tool make leishmaniasis-like lesions a challenging diagnosis. OBJECTIVES.:To report the final diagnosis ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Tirelli F,Vernal S,Roselino AM

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ecthyma gangrenosum is a rare skin infection classically associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We performed a retrospective study of all cases diagnosed with ecthyma gangrenosum from 2004-2010 in a university hospital in Mexico (8 cases, 5 female patients and 3 male patients, ages between 4 months and 2 years). The ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Martínez-Longoria CA,Rosales-Solis GM,Ocampo-Garza J,Guerrero-González GA,Ocampo-Candiani J

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：Background::Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, relapsing skin disease that has a psychosocial impact on the patients' life. Objective::This study aimed to investigate psychopathology in patients with psoriasis based on a valid psychometric instrument, as well as on the relationship between psychopathology and alexi...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Korkoliakou P,Efstathiou V,Giannopoulou I,Christodoulou C,Kouris A,Rigopoulos D,Douzenis A

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：:Pencil core granulomas are still infrequently reported in the literature. A 67-year-old woman presented with a 4mm hard blue subcutaneous nodule on the forehead. She remembered being injured with a pencil tip about 60 years before. The subcutaneous nodule was excised, which microscopically revealed a foreign body reac...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Bittencourt MJS,Santos JEBD,Barros JNDS Junior,Xerfan EMS

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitiligo is a chronic disease characterized by the appearance of achromic macules caused by melanocyte destruction. Surgical treatments with melanocyte transplantation can be used for stable vitiligo cases. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate treatment response to the autologous transplantation of noncultured epidermal ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Ramos MG,Ramos DG,Ramos CG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00