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Although graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common immunologic reaction after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), progression into sclerodermatous GVHD is a rare sequela. It can present locally or generalized with various cutaneous and mucocutaneous manifestations, resulting in loss of skin elasticity and reduced functional capabilities. One of the most debilitating consequences of sclerodermatous GVHD is its effect on a range of motion due to fibrosis of the skin and subcutaneous fat. We present the case of a 54-year-old male with a medical history of acute myeloid leukemia and an allogeneic stem cell transplant who was diagnosed with sclerodermatous GVHD. We review the characteristic clinical and histopathological findings of sclerodermatous GVHD, as well as its treatment. Early recognition and intervention are crucial to prevent complications, such as joint contractures.
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Hemangiopericytomas are uncommon vascular neoplasms that originate from the pericytes lining capillaries and postcapillary venules. Few cases of primary orbital hemangiopericytoma have been reported. We present a 61-year-old woman with longstanding, recurrent benign orbital hemangiopericytoma and results of its successful removal.
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Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD), the adult variant of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is a rare auto-inflammatory condition that presents with characteristic skin findings. There is no specific test available; diagnosis is usually based on the symptoms and evanescent rash found in patients. More recently, however, descriptions of atypical cutaneous and histological manifestations of AOSD have been published. We describe a case of atypical AOSD and discuss recent literature on this different cutaneous and histological presentation. Our results add to the growing discussion on atypical AOSD and suggest that this presentation may have been underreported and more common than previously thought.
