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Unusual nail alterations in a child: a consequence of a common infection (a cas...
Silva,Joana Ribeiro da; Varandas,PaulaAbstract Introduction: Onychomadesis refers to the proximal separation of the nail plate from the matrix following a temporary arrest in nail formation, leading to nail shedding. While it can be a consequence of multiple aetiologies, it is uncommon in childhood. To our knowledge, this is the first case reporting the association between onychomadesis and hand-foot-and-mouth disease in the context of primary heal...
Cutaneous furuncle-like lesions with an unexpected diagnosis: a case report
Silva,Joana Maria Ribeiro; Varandas,Paula; Santos,Filipe; Cardoso,Carla; Leite,SaraAbstract Introduction: Myiasis, the infection by a fly larva, usually occurs in tropical and subtropical areas. In non-endemic countries, cutaneous myiasis might become an important condition as the returning traveller might import this infection, expanding the agents’ transmission. Furuncular myiasis mimics common dermatoses, which might lead to misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment. Our purpose is to characte...