[Pseudorheumatoid nodules in childhood. A case report]. / Noduli pseudoreumatoidi nell'infanzia. Descrizione di un caso clinico.

Subcutaneous nodules of the rheumatic type can occur in patients without other evidence of rheumatic disease. Nodules are characterized by subcutaneous location with predilection for pretibial regions and scalp, occasional large size, spontaneous regression and frequent recurrence. Sometimes lesion biopsy may be usefull for confirmation of the clinical diagnosis; etiology is unknown, therapy is unnecessary. One asymptomatic child with benign rheumatoid nodules is described by the Authors.

[Pharmacologic treatment and atopic dermatitis]. / Terapia farmacologica e dermatite atopica.

The role of etiology, pathogenesis and clinical symptoms in children with Atopic Dermatitis is evaluated. Eighteen patients with elimination diet were treated, without cow milk and egg, and with pharmacologic treatment (ketotiphene and cro molyn sodium) for two months. Dietary therapy and treatment however result in a large reduction in clinical symptoms in children affected with Atopic Dermatitis.