Adult T cell leukemia/lymphoma presenting as multiple necrotic ulcers
Publication date: Available online 19 March 2017 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Che-Wen Yang, Ming Yao, Ya-Chien Yang, Chia-Yu Chu (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - March 18, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
An investigator-initiated, open-label, single-center, proof-of-concept-study of omalizumab in patients with poorly controlled acute urticaria
Publication date: Available online 19 March 2017 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Hsien-Yi Chiu, Chih-Chieh Chan, Chia-Yu Chu, Tsen-Fang Tsai (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - March 18, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
CD68-negative nonlipidized juvenile xanthogranuloma
Publication date: Available online 19 March 2017 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Tzu-Kun Lo, Kung-Chao Chang, Chia-Bao Chu, Julia Yu-Yun Lee Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG) belongs to the group of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis. JXG is typically factor XIIIa- and CD68-positive. Nonlipidized JXG (NJXG) is a rare, mononuclear variant of JXG that shows few or absence of foam cells or Touton giant cells in the histiocytic infiltrate. Herein, we describe an unusual case of NJXG in a 7-year-old boy presenting with a 1-month history of a flesh-colored nodule on the forehead. The lesion was factor XIIIa-positive and...
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - March 18, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Severe cutaneous thrombosis with hemorrhagic necrosis in a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: A case report and review of literature
Publication date: Available online 19 March 2017 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Fu-Nien Hsieh, Tsai-Yun Chen, Julia Yu-Yun Lee Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare, chronic acquired clonal stem cell disorder, typically manifesting hemolysis, pancytopenia and thrombosis in various organs. PNH-associated cutaneous thrombosis is extremely rare. Herein, we report a case of severe cutaneous thrombosis with hemorrhagic necrosis in a patient with PNH and review the literature. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - March 18, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
A case of nilotinib-induced keratosis pilaris-like perifollicular fibrosis with a brief review of the literature
Publication date: Available online 16 March 2017 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Chih-Hao Chang, Lee-Yung Shih, Pei-Hsuan Lu (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - March 16, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Taiwanese Dermatological Association consensus statement on management of psoriasis
Conclusion The Expert Panel, comprising distinguished Taiwanese dermatologists, succeeded in developing a consensus about the management of psoriasis in Taiwanese patients. Unavailability of data in certain areas may suggest a possibility of new directions in research. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - March 16, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Unusual presentation of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma with diffuse neck and thoracic nodules and hyperthyroidism
Publication date: Available online 9 March 2017 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Yun-Hsuan Lin, Chiau-Sheng Jang, Chieh-Shan Wu, Lan Hsu Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is a highly aggressive endocrine tumor that can be expected to have a poor clinical outcome. Cutaneous metastases from ATC are rare and in the context of disseminated metastases. Owing to the rarity of the disease, no standard treatment has been documented, and few treatment modalities are effective. This case reports neck and thoracic cutaneous metastasis from ATC, with concurrent hyperthyroidism. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - March 9, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Is psoriasis an independent risk factor of renal disease? A nationwide retrospective cohort study from 1996 to 2010
Conclusion Psoriasis is an independent risk factor of chronic renal failure and ESRD. Cyclosporin, a commonly used antipsoriatic agent, does not significantly increase the risk of renal disease in patients with psoriasis. Further studies with larger sample size are indicated to validate this result. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - March 9, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Cutaneous blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm: Report of a case and review of the literature
We report our experience of establishing the diagnosis of a case of BPDCN in an 86-year-old man. The related literature is reviewed, and the differential diagnosis and treatment modality of this rare entity are discussed. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - March 9, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
A case of rapidly grown giant pilomatricoma: Histological evaluation and immunohistochemical analysis of c-KIT
Publication date: Available online 12 January 2017 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Aki Honda, Takeru Funakoshi, Maiko Takahashi, Kaori Kameyama, Keiji Tanese (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - January 12, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Pancreatic panniculitis as a clue to diagnose acute exacerbation of chronic panniculitis
Publication date: Available online 4 January 2017 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Satoko MINAKAWA, Koji NAKAJIMA, Kenichiro MIKAMI, Akira KUROSE, Daisuke SAWAMURA (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - January 4, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Effects of acitretin on semen quality and reproductive hormone levels in patients with psoriasis vulgaris
Conclusion Different doses of ACI did not significantly affect semen quality in psoriatic patients at different treatment stages. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - December 29, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Insect bite-like reaction in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Publication date: Available online 27 December 2016 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Chia-Man Ma, Wen-Chi Chen, Jui-Lung Shen, Fang-Yi Lee, Chao-Kuei Juan, Yi-Ju Chen (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - December 27, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Amelanotic primary dermal melanoma with V600E BRAF mutation
Publication date: Available online 27 December 2016 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Miho Kabuto, Noriki Fujimoto, Kazuya Teramura, Takeshi Nakanishi, Taku Fujimura, Toshiaki Manabe, Toshihiro Tanaka (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - December 27, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Therapeutic effects of a novel DA5505 formulation on a guinea pig model of tinea pedis
Conclusion Hence, DA5505 exhibits potential for short-course (single application) effective treatment of tinea pedis. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - December 27, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
