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Atypical presentation of histoplasmosis in an immunocompromised patient

Abstract We present a case of disseminated cutaneous histoplasmosis in a male patient, rural worker, HIV positive for 20 years, with a history of irregular use of antiretroviral therapy, T cell counts below 50 cells/mm3 and with good response to treatment with Itraconazole. We highlight importance of skin lesions in clarifying early diagnosis, since this co-infection often leads patients to death.

Wolf's isotopic response, presenting as lichen planus

Abstract The term "Wolf's isotopic response" describes the occurrence of a new skin disorder at the site of another unrelated and already healed skin disease. In most cases, herpes zoster is the inicial disease. Different disorders may develop on the same site, most commonly granulomatous and lichenoid reactions, infiltration of hematologic diseases, skin tumors and infections. There are few related cases of li...

Breast carcinoma en Cuirasse - case report

Cutaneous metastasis is a phenomenon that results from a tumor spreading via lymphatic or vascular embolization, direct implant during surgery or skin involvement by contiguity. The primary malignant tumor that most commonly metastasizes to the skin in women is breast cancer, which can be manifested through papulonodular lesions, erysipeloid or sclerodermiform infiltration, en cuirasse. We report the case of a ...

Case for diagnosis

Childhood Granulomatous Periorificial Dermatitis is an acneiform facial rash that affects the periorificial area in children. The clinical aspectare asymptomatic 1-3 mm papules of, monomorphic, erythematous or hypopigmented in periorificial areas - mouth, nose and eyes. It's a benign and self-limited disease that heals spontaneously without scarring and specific therapy. Differential diagnoses include perioral ...

Lichen planus pigmentosus inversus

Twenty-five year old male patient presenting with asymptomatic brown spots, on cervical, axillary, inguinal and popliteal regions, for the last nine months. Pathological examination showed hydropic degeneration of the basal layer, pigmentary incontinence and moderate inflammatory lymphocytic infiltrate in the dermis. Lichen planus pigmentosus inversus is a rare subtype of lichen planus characterized by hyperchr...

Caso para diagnóstico

O termo úlcera de Marjolin é usado para designar a transformação maligna que se origina na pele cronicamente lesada. Trata-se de neoplasia mais agressiva do que aquelas não relacionadas com cicatriz e, frequentemente, é subdiagnosticada ou tratada de forma inadequada. Relatamos a ocorrência de carcinoma, do tipo espinocelular sobre cicatriz de queimadura, salientando a necessidade do diagnóstico e intervenção p...

Você conhece esta síndrome?

Relata-se o caso de uma paciente com associação de múltiplos dermatoleiomiomas e miomatose uterina, de longa evolução. Trata-se de doença pouco diagnosticada, conhecida como Síndrome de Reed. Destaca-se a obrigatoriedade e a importância da investigação sistêmica, em busca de neoplasia renal, que se relaciona com a síndrome

Caso para diagnóstico

Os pioneiros da dermatologia: Parte 3 - A propósito da vida e obra de Moriz Kaposi

Lúpus eritematoso cutâneo subagudo apresentando-se como eritema anular centrífugo

Os autores relatam caso de lúpus eritematoso cutâneo subagudo (LECSA) manifestado clinicamente como eritema anular centrífugo. Ressaltam a diferenciação clínica e laboratorial entre LECSA e lúpus eritematoso sistêmico. Também discutem a conduta terapêutica.