ABSTRACT
Intralymphatic histiocytosis is a benign condition characterized by poorly defined erythematous plaques (sometimes forming a reticular pattern) as well as the presence of nodules and vesicles. Its etiology and pathogenesis appear to be related to chronic inflammation in the affected area, prior surgery, or systemic disease, particularly rheumatoid arthritis. We report on 2 new cases, both associated with joint surgery in the affected area and osteoarticular disease (primary synovial osteochondromatosis and rheumatoid arthritis). This is a chronic disease and there is no specific treatment. Different treatment options were chosen in the 2 cases described. A spectacular response to treatment with oral pentoxifylline and topical tacrolimus was observed in 1 of the patients.
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid/complications , Chondromatosis, Synovial/complications , Histiocytosis/etiology , Lymphatic Diseases/etiology , Aged , Antigens, CD/analysis , Chondromatosis, Synovial/diagnostic imaging , Female , Histiocytes/chemistry , Histiocytosis/drug therapy , Humans , Lymphatic Diseases/drug therapy , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Pentoxifylline/therapeutic use , Rotator Cuff/surgery , Shoulder , Tacrolimus/therapeutic useSubject(s)
Herpes Zoster/diagnosis , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Herpes Zoster/immunology , Humans , Immunocompetence , Infant , MaleSubject(s)
Microsporum/isolation & purification , Tinea/diagnosis , Female , Humans , Tinea/pathology , Young AdultABSTRACT
Recent years have witnessed an increase in the use of ultrasound imaging of the skin in the field of dermatology, as the technique reveals details of vessels and other structures that cannot be detected on physical examination. Extradigital glomus tumors are rarely seen in clinical practice and can pose a diagnostic challenge for dermatologists. We report on 4 patients with a clinical suspicion of extradigital glomus tumor and on 1 patient with a clinical suspicion of subungual glomus tumor. All 5 patients underwent ultrasound examination in B mode and color and pulsed-wave Doppler prior to surgical excision of the tumor and histologic examination, which confirmed the diagnosis in each case. Ultrasound imaging of the skin, combined with clinical findings, provided a simple, noninvasive way of making a prompt diagnosis and identifying the exact location of the lesion for surgical removal.
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Fingers , Glomus Tumor/diagnostic imaging , Skin Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , UltrasonographyABSTRACT
El tatuaje cosmético permanente de pestañas, cejas y labios, se ha convertido en una práctica habitual. Sin embargo, existen riesgos y complicaciones, adherentes a esta práctica. Presentamos el caso de una paciente, sin antecedentes personales de interés que a las 3 semanas de realizar un tatuaje permanente cosmético de sus cejas, comenzó con entumecimiento y quemazón, en el área tatuada. Tras la evaluación completa de la paciente, y las pruebas realizadas, hacemos el diagnóstico de reacción granulomatosa a cuerpo extraño (AU)
Cosmetic tattoing, including the eyebrows, eyelids, and gingiva, is increasingly popular in todays society. Despite the wide popularity of tattoos, there are complications after the process of tattooing. The case report is a woman who had no drug allergies and was not taking any medication. The patient presented with a 3-week history of swelling and irritation at the sites accompanied by burning and itching, after receiving injections of permanent cosmetic inks to the eyesbrows. Histophatology and others laboratory test disclose foreign body granulomas (AU)
