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Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: A Case Report

A psoríase pustular generalizada (PPG), ou de Von Zumbush, é uma variante rara e potencialmente fatal da psoríase. Caracteriza-se por um exantema generalizado com múltiplas lesões pustulosas, estéreis, que levam a descolamento cutâneo. Os fatores desencadeantes mais frequentes incluem infeções, alterações eletrolíticas e fármacos, inclusive o desmame inadequado de corticoterapia. O diagnóstico definitivo é hist...

Nasal Surgical Defects: Reconstruction with Modified PENG Flap

INTRODUCTION: The Peng flap is a pinch modification of linear advancement flap (Rintala flap). Its purpose is to close surgical defects in the tip and distal dorsum of the nose. It was initially described by Peng (classic Peng flap) and revised, later, by Rowe and Ahern (modified Peng flap). Our objective was to describe classic and modified Peng flap (Rowe’s and Ahern’s techniques), and we report the results a...

Localised Scleroderma: An Atypical Case

RECURRENT NEVUS – A 5-YEAR REVIEW

The development of a melanocytic lesion at the site where it had been previously excised can place clini- cally and histologically some problems because of the differential diagnosis with melanoma, named by some authors as 'pseudomelanoma. In this study, the authors intend to carry out a comparative analysis between the clinical and the pathologic features of recurrent nevi and primary melanocytic lesions.KEYWO...

IDIOPATHIC ERUPTIVE MACULAR PIGMENTA TION IN CHILDHOOD

Idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation is a rare disorder, characterized by the appearance of multiple brownish macules, asymptomatic, most frequently involving the neck, trunk and proximal region of the members. The incidence appears to be greater during childhood and adolescence. It is a distinct entity from erythema dyschromi- cum perstans. Usually it has spontaneous remission after several months to years...

SUBCUTANEOUS SARCOIDOSIS – A RARE CASE OF SPECIFIC CUTANEOUS INVOLVEMENT

Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic granulomatous disease of unknown etiology. Cutaneous involvement can occur and can be classified as specific or nonspecific depending on the presence or absence of granulomas on his- topathology of the skin. The subcutaneous form is a special type of presentation and it is believed to be more often associated with systemic disease.KEYWORDS – Sarcoidosis; Skin Diseases.; A sarcoido...

ERYTHEMA INDURATUM OF BAZIN IN A PATIENT WITH ACTIVE GANGLIONAR TUBERCULOSIS

Erythema induratum of Bazin is a rare disease, characterized by the appearance of cutaneous erythema- tous nodules, sometimes painful with frequent evolution to ulceration. It is considered to be a hypersensitivity response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. We describe an 83 years old female patient, with a 3 months history of erythematous subcutaneous nodules involving both legs and, at the same time, of right ce...

LEYDIG CELL TUMOR OF THE OVARY – A RARE CASE OF HYPERANDROGENISM

The androgen secreting tumors are rare and frequently undetectable. One of the most common is Leydig cell tumor and it is usually benign. This case reports a 67-year-old female patient, complaining of hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia. Laboratory tests showed an elevated serum testosterone. The ultrasound revealed the presence of a nodule in the left ovary. The patient underwent bilateral oophorectomy. The hi...