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Cutaneous manifestations in renal failure patients: a case series.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol ; 2007 Mar-Apr; 73(2): 106-8
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-52292
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Cutaneous involvement in renal disease is due to a host of factors ranging from metabolic disturbances to immunosuppressive drugs. Herein we report a series of six cases of renal failure with varied cutaneous manifestations ranging from infections to neoplasms due to prolonged immunosuppression. Our first case had cutaneous cryptococcosis where skin lesions gave a clue to the diagnosis of altered sensorium and underlying meningitis. The second case initially presented with florid warts and was treated successfully but later presented with an explosive recurrence of skin lesions due to malignant transformation. Our third case had basal cell carcinoma over the presternal region that was successfully treated with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy. Our fourth case had diabetic nephropathy that presented with septicemia and purpura fulminans. The last case had cutaneous manifestations of drug therapy because of heparin infusion. To conclude, cutaneous manifestations in patients with renal failure are varied and a high degree of suspicion is needed for early diagnosis and aggressive treatment to effectively combat mortality and morbidity.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Parapsoriasis / Skin Diseases / Skin Neoplasms / Female / Humans / Male / Carcinoma, Basal Cell / Condylomata Acuminata / Adolescent / Adult Type of study: Screening study Language: English Journal: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Year: 2007 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Parapsoriasis / Skin Diseases / Skin Neoplasms / Female / Humans / Male / Carcinoma, Basal Cell / Condylomata Acuminata / Adolescent / Adult Type of study: Screening study Language: English Journal: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Year: 2007 Type: Article