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There has been increasing interest in minimally invasive approaches to treat pyogenic granulomas. We report successful treatment of a pyogenic granuloma in a pediatric patient on a functionally and cosmetically sensitive area using the 1064nm Nd:YAG laser.
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Granuloma, Pyogenic/radiotherapy , Lasers, Solid-State/therapeutic use , Low-Level Light Therapy/methods , Nipples , Child , Female , HumansABSTRACT
We present a patient with recurrent, pruritic, erythematous papules to the legs.
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Pruritus/pathology , Dermis/pathology , Female , Humans , Leg , Lymphocytes/pathology , Middle Aged , RecurrenceABSTRACT
Disseminated Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) may occur in immunosuppressed patients, most commonly causing visceral organ involvement and rarely presenting solely with cutaneous lesions. We report an interesting case of disseminated HSV in a 77-year-old immunocompromised man, presenting as necrotic papules and pustules with no associated systemic involvement.
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Foot Dermatoses/pathology , Hand Dermatoses/pathology , Herpes Simplex/immunology , Herpes Simplex/pathology , Immunocompromised Host , Skin Diseases, Viral/pathology , Aged , Foot Dermatoses/immunology , Foot Dermatoses/virology , Hand Dermatoses/immunology , Hand Dermatoses/virology , Humans , Male , Necrosis , Simplexvirus , Skin Diseases, Viral/immunologyABSTRACT
An 85-year-old man sought treatment of multiple nontender bluish papules of 3 years' duration on the forearms, forehead, and temples. On physical examination, blue-tinged, semitranslucent, dome-shaped papules were noted. Workup revealed multiple hidrocystomas. We discuss the findings in our patient and review the literature.
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Hidrocystoma/pathology , Sweat Gland Neoplasms/pathology , Aged, 80 and over , Face , Forearm , Forehead , Hidrocystoma/diagnosis , Humans , Male , Sweat Gland Neoplasms/diagnosisSubject(s)
Breast Neoplasms , Breast Neoplasms/diagnosis , Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
An active duty female Sailor reports to your clinic complaining of tender nodules to her legs beginning 1.5 weeks ago. She is diagnosed with erythema nodosum (EN), a painful disorder of the subcutaneous fat that is usually self-limited but may be a clue to an additional underlying medical diagnosis. This article reviews the pathophysiology, causes, course, diagnosis, and management of EN.