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Changes in Lipoprotein Particles in the Blood Serum of Patients with Lichen Planus. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13010091. [PMID: 36677016 PMCID: PMC9866152 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13010091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease that belongs to the group of papulosquamous skin diseases among diseases like psoriasis, a widely studied disease in dermatology. The aim of the study was to identify the changes between the blood sera of lichen planus patients and healthy controls to widen the knowledge about the metabolomic aspect of lichen planus and gain a better understanding about the pathophysiology of the disease. We used high-throughput nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to measure the levels of blood serum metabolites, lipoproteins and lipoprotein particles. Dyslipidemia has relatively recently been shown to be one of the comorbidities of lichen planus, but the changes in the components of lipoproteins have not been described yet. We found statistically significant changes in the concentrations of 16 markers regarding lipoproteins, which included the components of intermediate-density lipoproteins, low-density lipoproteins and large low-density lipoproteins. We propose that the detected changes may increase the risk for specific comorbidities (e.g., dyslipidemia) and resulting cardiovascular diseases, as the turnover and hepatic uptake of the altered/modified lipoprotein particles are disturbed.
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Papulosquamous diseases represent a commonly encountered group of cutaneous disorders in dermatology. Lesions can present with papules and plaques in various configurations, including annular forms. Some of these disorders are expected to appear in annular configurations, such as pityriasis rosea and subcorneal pustular dermatosis. Others may either begin as or even progress to annular configurations, including psoriasis vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis, and nummular dermatitis. We have reviewed common papulosquamous diseases that can present with annular lesions, which includes psoriasis vulgaris, pityriasis rosea, subcorneal pustular dermatosis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and nummular dermatitis. For each disorder, we have discussed the details of presentation and differential diseases to be considered.
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- Melek Aslan Kayıran
- Department of Dermatology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, School of Medicine, Göztepe Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Istanbul Arel University, School of Medicine; Department of Dermatology, Memorial Health Group, Atasehir and Sisli Hospital.
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Gandhi J, Agrawal S, Gupta S, Verma K, Mohite A. Pattern of Papulosquamous Disorders in Children: A Clinico-Epidemiological Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e21194. [PMID: 35186517 PMCID: PMC8844184 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction Skin disorders are a major health problem in the pediatric age group and are associated with significant morbidity. Papulosquamous disorders, forming a major part of the skin diseases in children, present in a variety of clinical pattern. This study is conducted in order to study the hospital-based prevalence of papulosquamous disorders in the pediatric age group (2-14 years) and to determine the morphology and clinical patterns with respect to their age and sex distribution. Methodology An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from December 1, 2019, to May 30, 2021, in the outpatient department of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, JK Hospital and LN Medical College, Bhopal, India. Ninety-five consecutive patients belonging to the age group of 2-14 years, attending the Dermatology OPD and also referred cases from the Pediatrics Department were enrolled in the study. A detailed history of illness, regarding age, duration, onset, symptoms, recurrence, family history of the disease, pre-existing medical conditions, and drug intake history was taken. Information regarding the history of fever, sore throat, and vaccination was noted. Clinical and dermatological examination including hair, nail, and mucosal examination was done for all the cases. Necessary investigations were ordered for relevant cases and the data was recorded in a form specially designed for the study. Results In the present study, papulosquamous disorders constituted 2.9% of all pediatric (2-14 years) dermatosis. Of the various papulosquamous disorders found, psoriasis was the most common disease that was found (in 31.6%) followed by Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (18.9%), and lichen planus (18.9%). Males outnumbered females with a ratio of 1.48:1. The incidence of papulosquamous disorders was highest in 11-14 years of age in the present study. Conclusion Papulosquamous disorders account for a large number of the overall dermatoses, belonging to both the adult and pediatric populations. Due to significant changes in clinical presentation, geographical and environmental influences, treatment, and prognosis; the papulosquamous group of disorders in children require a varying approach than adult dermatoses. More studies are required in this field to appropriately diagnose and manage pediatric papulosquamous disorders in order to reduce the disease burden and as a key to better patient care.
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Charli-Joseph YV, Gatica-Torres M, Pincus LB. Approach to Cutaneous Lymphoid Infiltrates: When to Consider Lymphoma? Indian J Dermatol 2016; 61:351-74. [PMID: 27512181 PMCID: PMC4966394 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.185698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cutaneous lymphoid infiltrates (CLIs) are common in routine dermatopathology. However, differentiating a reactive CLI from a malignant lymphocytic infiltrate is often a significant challenge since many inflammatory dermatoses can clinically and/or histopathologically mimic cutaneous lymphomas, coined pseudolymphomas. We conducted a literature review from 1966 to July 1, 2015, at PubMed.gov using the search terms: Cutaneous lymphoma, cutaneous pseudolymphoma, cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia, simulants/mimics/imitators of cutaneous lymphomas, and cutaneous lymphoid infiltrates. The diagnostic approach to CLIs and the most common differential imitators of lymphoma is discussed herein based on six predominant morphologic and immunophenotypic, histopathologic patterns: (1) Superficial dermal T-cell infiltrates (2) superficial and deep dermal perivascular and/or nodular natural killer/T-cell infiltrates (3) pan-dermal diffuse T-cell infiltrates (4) panniculitic T-cell infiltrates (5) small cell predominant B-cell infiltrates, and (6) large-cell predominant B-cell infiltrates. Since no single histopathological feature is sufficient to discern between a benign and a malignant CLI, the overall balance of clinical, histopathological, immunophenotypic, and molecular features should be considered carefully to establish a diagnosis. Despite advances in ancillary studies such as immunohistochemistry and molecular clonality, these studies often display specificity and sensitivity limitations. Therefore, proper clinicopathological correlation still remains the gold standard for the precise diagnosis of CLIs.
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- Yann Vincent Charli-Joseph
- Cutaneous Hematopathology Clinic, Department of Dermatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Cutaneous Hematopathology Clinic, Department of Dermatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Dermatology and Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, United States of America
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Berman RS, Silvestri DL. Dermatologic Problems in the Intensive Care Unit: Part IV. J Intensive Care Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/088506668600100407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this final section of our review, we discuss a variety of skin disorders often acquired during hospitalization in the intensive care unit. Environmental, nutritional, immunologic, and pharmacologic factors, among others, place patients at risk for drug eruptions, including leukocytoclastic vasculitis and anticoagulant-induced necrosis; moniliasis; acquired zinc deficiency; recurrent herpes simplex labialis; seborrheic dermatitis; contact dermatitis; and pressure sores.
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- Rita S. Berman
- Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA 01605
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- Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA 01605
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Hosamane S, Pai M, Philipose TR, Nayarmoole U. Clinicopathological Study of Non-Infectious Erythaematous Papulosquamous Skin Diseases. J Clin Diagn Res 2016; 10:EC19-22. [PMID: 27504295 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2016/18607.8029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2015] [Accepted: 04/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Papulosquamous diseases are characterized by scaly papules and plaques with similar clinical picture which amounts to confusion and hence, a definitive histopathological diagnosis goes a long way in treatment of such diseases. AIM The aim of the study was to study the histomorphology of non-infectious, erythaematous, papulosquamous lesions of skin with clinicopathological correlation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Skin biopsies from 150 clinically diagnosed/suspected non-infectious erythaematous, papulosquamous skin diseases were received in the Department of Pathology. The specimens obtained were subjected to formalin fixation and paraffin embedding, stained with haematoxylin and eosin and studied. The lesions were classified as psoriasis, lichen planus, lichen nitidus, lichen striatus, pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rubra pilaris and clinicopathological correlation was done. RESULTS Papulosquamous lesions were common in the elderly. Males were commonly affected except in pityriasis rosea. Among the 150 cases studied, 72 cases (48%) were histopathologically confirmed to be papulosquamous lesions. Psoriasis was the most common lesion. CONCLUSION Key histopathological features and clinicopathological correlation gives a conclusive diagnosis. The importance of specific histomorphological diagnosis lies in distinguishing these lesions as the treatment and prognosis varies widely.
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- Sushma Hosamane
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, A J Institute of Medical Sciences , Kuntikana, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Professor, Department of Pathology, A J Institute of Medical Sciences , Kuntikana, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Professor, Department of Pathology, A J Institute of Medical Sciences , Kuntikana, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, A J Institute of Medical Sciences , Kuntikana, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Franzotti AM, Avelar JCD, Cardoso TA, Pires MC, Vidigal MDR. Pityriasis Rubra Pilar and hypothyroidism. An Bras Dermatol 2014; 89:497-500. [PMID: 24937828 PMCID: PMC4056712 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20142994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2013] [Accepted: 08/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP) is a chronic and rare papulosquamous disorder. Treatment of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris is based on empiric evidence because of several doubts regarding its etiology and also because of its relative rarity, making randomized studies difficult to perform. Some factors suggest that the metabolism of vitamin A is involved in pathogenesis. We report a case of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris associated with autoimmune hypothyroidism which presented rapid and complete response after thyroid hormone replacement, without any association with other systemic treatment. In literature there are only three other reports of significant improvement of the lesions after hormonal correction. Deficiency of thyroid hormone inhibits the conversion of carotene into vitamin A, which would be responsible for the occurrence of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in this patient.
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Dermoscopic features of clinically inflammatory dermatoses and their correlation with histopathologic reaction patterns. Arch Dermatol Res 2014; 307:23-30. [PMID: 25297393 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-014-1513-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2014] [Revised: 09/21/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Dermoscopy can be used in diagnosis of some chronic inflammatory dermatoses. In this study, the single most recent, fully developed lesion in 74 patients with clinically inflammatory dermatoses was examined dermoscopically and correlated histopathologically with psoriasiform, lichenoid, or spongiotic reaction patterns. Vascular component (morphology and arrangement) was the most prominent feature in the studied patterns mostly in the shape of dots (45 specimens, 60.8%), globules (30 specimens, 40.5%), and lines (45 specimens, 60.8%). Psoriasiform pattern showed vascular dots (20 specimens, 76.92%), and/or red globules (15 specimen, 57.69%), regularly distributed (17 specimens, 65.38%), on intense red background (15 specimens, 57.69%), and diffuse (13 specimens, 50%) white scales (18 specimen, 69.23%), with probability of these features together 100%. Lichenoid pattern showed red lines (23 cases, 65.71%), on dull or light red background (14 cases, 40% for each), with discolored areas (15 cases, 42.86%), brown reticular pigmentation (21 cases, 60%), and white scales (13 cases, 37.14%). Spongiotic pattern was characterized by follicular component and diffuse or peripheral scale distribution, with probability of both features together 100%. The main histopathologic features of inflammatory dermatoses, which influenced their dermoscopic patterns, are depth and size of vessels, presence and shape of epidermal hyperplasia, presence of spongiosis, and degree of dermal inflammation and oedema. These features influenced vascular morphology and distribution, corneal component, and background color. Among the studied reaction patterns, psoriasiform pattern showed the most consistent correlation with dermoscopic features. Dermoscopic picture of lichenoid reaction was the most contradictory. Spongiotic reaction showed absent specific vascular component.
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Ramirez R, Dorton D. Double-blind placebo-controlled multicentre study of fluocinolone acetonide shampoo (FS Shampoo) in scalp seborrhoeic dermatitis. J DERMATOL TREAT 2009. [DOI: 10.3109/09546639309080552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Youssef S, Ben Abdallah M, Hanchi I, Dhaoui MR, Jaber K, Bouziani A, Doss N. [Linear verrucous lesions of the trunk and limbs]. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2008; 135:606-9. [PMID: 18789301 DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2008.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2007] [Accepted: 01/29/2008] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- S Youssef
- Service de dermatologie, hôpital militaire principal d'instruction de Tunis, 1089 Montfleury, Tunis, Tunisie.
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Tandon YK, Somani N, Cevasco NC, Bergfeld WF. A histologic review of 27 patients with lichen planopilaris. J Am Acad Dermatol 2008; 59:91-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2008] [Revised: 02/29/2008] [Accepted: 03/09/2008] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Landis M, Bohyer C, Bahrami S, Brogan B. Palmoplantar lichen planus: A rare presentation of a common disease. J Dermatol Case Rep 2008; 2:8-10. [PMID: 21886703 DOI: 10.3315/jdcr.2008.1008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2008] [Accepted: 03/03/2008] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease commonly seen by dermatologists. MAIN OBSERVATION The current case describes palmoplantar lichen planus, a rare variant of this disease that can easily be misdiagnosed. This case describes a patient that presented with multiple papules on his hands and plantar feet that had previously been diagnosed as tinea manum and psoriasis. A biopsy from the patient, however, was diagnostic of lichen planus. The patient was subsequently treated successfully with topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment applied twice daily. CONCLUSIONS Palmoplantar lichen planus is a rare disease that can be easily misdiagnosed. This case report emphasizes the role of the biopsy when presented with such patients.
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- Megan Landis
- Department of Dermatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Dermatopathology for the surgical pathologist: a pattern based approach to the diagnosis of inflammatory skin disorders (part I). Adv Anat Pathol 2008; 15:76-96. [PMID: 18418089 DOI: 10.1097/pap.0b013e3181664e8d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The accurate diagnosis of inflammatory conditions in dermatopathology requires integrating the histopathologic findings with the clinical features. This can be difficult when skin biopsies are seen infrequently and the terminology is unfamiliar, as in a general surgical pathology practice. This 2-part review of inflammatory cutaneous conditions presents a pattern-based approach to the diagnosis of dermatologic disorders and reviews the salient clinical and histologic features. Part I will focus on the spongiotic, psoriasiform, interface, and bullous patterns, whereas Part II will review the perivascular, vasculitis, panniculitis, and nodular and diffuse patterns.
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Two cases of lichen striatus occurring after solarium exposure are presented. Both patients were adult females who regularly attended a solarium prior to the development of their skin lesions. A 19-year-old woman attended the solarium twice weekly for 8 weeks prior to the appearance of lichen striatus on the chest and epigastrium. The condition resolved completely with the twice daily application of calcipotriol ointment for 6 months. The second patient, a 40-year-old woman, attended the solarium once weekly for 3 months before lichen striatus developed on the abdomen. She was treated with clobetasol propionate ointment, calcipotriol ointment and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and the eruption cleared 7 months after onset. The histopathological picture in both patients supported a diagnosis of lichen striatus.
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- Virendra N Sehgal
- Dermato-Venereology (Skin/VD) Centre, Sehgal Nursing Home, Delhi, India. in
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Peramiquel L, Baselg E, Krauel J, Palou J, Alomar A. Liquen estriado sistematizado bilateral. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s0001-7310(04)76782-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The histology of lichen nitidus has been described previously but a follicular variant has not been emphasized. METHOD We report a case of lichen nitidus with periappendageal inflammation resulting in histologic similarities to lichen striatus. RESULTS This case extends the spectrum of histologic findings in lichen nitidus and shows overlap in the distribution of the inflammatory infiltrate in lichen nitidus and lichen striatus.
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- Scott Sanders
- Department of Dermatology, Cornell University Weill Medical Center, New York, New York 10021, USA.
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- G L Capella
- Department of Dermatology, Ospedale Maggiore IRCCS, University of Milan, Italy
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Stefanato CM, Goldberg LJ, Andersen WK, Bhawan J. Gianotti-Crosti syndrome presenting as lichenoid dermatitis. Am J Dermatopathol 2000; 22:162-5. [PMID: 10770438 DOI: 10.1097/00000372-200004000-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Papular acrodermatitis of childhood (Gianotti-Crosti syndrome) is an uncommon, self-limited disease characterized by an erythematous papular eruption symmetrically distributed on the face and limbs and mild lymphadenopathy, thought to be of viral origin. The histopathologic findings are nonspecific and include focal parakeratosis, mild spongiosis, superficial perivascular infiltrate, papillary dermal edema, and extravasated red blood cells. Interface changes with some basal vacuolization may be present, but are not a conspicuous feature. We present a 2 1/2-year-old boy with multiple papules and plaques on the face and extremities and cervical lymphadenopathy. Histopathologic analysis showed compact orthokeratosis, focal parakeratosis, hypergranulosis, psoriasiform epidermal hyperplasia, and a dense lichenoid lymphohistiocytic infiltrate with extensive exocytosis of mononuclear cells. Immunoperoxidase staining with CD 1 a revealed clusters of Langerhans cells in the epidermis and in the papillary dermis. In view of the clinical findings, a diagnosis of Gianotti-Crosti syndrome was made. Although there are a few reports describing a lichenoid pattern of infiltration in Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, this histologic pattern is not widely known. This case is presented to illustrate the fact that Gianotti-Crosti syndrome can present as lichenoid dermatitis, and, especially in children, should be added to the differential diagnoses of lichenoid infiltrates.
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- C M Stefanato
- Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts 02118, USA
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Sánchez-Pérez J, Rios Buceta L, Fraga J, García-Díez A. Lichen planus with lesions on the palms and/or soles: prevalence and clinicopathological study of 36 patients. Br J Dermatol 2000; 142:310-4. [PMID: 10730766 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2000.03303.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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According to the literature, palmoplantar lesions in lichen planus (LP) are uncommon, and do not usually have the classically described clinical morphology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of palmoplantar lesions in LP and to describe the characteristic clinicopathological appearances of LP affecting palms and soles. Palmoplantar LP with accompanying skin involvement accounted for 26% of our cases. The presence of very pruriginous erythematous scaly and/or hyperkeratotic plaques, with well-defined edges, located on the internal plantar arch, without involvement of the fingertips, and which usually disappear in a few months, is characteristic of palmoplantar LP. Histopathological examination shows the characteristic features of LP.
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- J Sánchez-Pérez
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Universidad Autónoma, Madrid, Spain
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A large proportion of children seen by primary care pediatricians involve problems related to the skin. In this chapter, the importance of history and, particularly, physical examination in the diagnosis of various skin disorders is discussed. The ability to describe a rash using proper terminology will help narrow the differential and enable one to communicate what is seen to other physicians. The various primary and secondary lesions that may be present will be described along with various dermatoses as examples. Four common skin disorders that often fool the primary care physician are also discussed.
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- A J Pomeranz
- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA
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English JC, Laws RA, Keough GC, Wilde JL, Foley JP, Elston DM. Dermatoses of the glans penis and prepuce. J Am Acad Dermatol 1997; 37:1-24; quiz 25-6. [PMID: 9216519 DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(97)70207-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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A wide range of infectious, neoplastic, and inflammatory dermatoses can affect the glans penis or prepuce. Some are unique to the genitalia. Other more common dermatoses may have a unique appearance when they involve genital skin and mucosa. A thorough understanding of regional anatomy and a systematic diagnostic approach are helpful in the management of a refractory penile dermatosis. We review embryology and regional anatomy, drug-induced eruptions, allergic and irritant dermatitis, infection, neoplasia, and traumatic and inflammatory dermatoses as they relate to the glans and prepuce. Our discussion focuses on the clinical features, office laboratory studies, and histopathologic findings that assist in diagnosis and treatment.
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- J C English
- Department of Dermatology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Texas, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, The Free University of Berlin, Germany
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A 27-year-old man was seen with multiple, small, shiny papules on his shoulders, upper arms, and trunk, and hyperpigmented violaceous plaques on his feet. The former was diagnosed as generalized lichen nitidus and the latter, as lichen planus. It is not likely that the coexistence of the two diseases in this patient is a fortuitous one, since generalized lichen nitidus is a very rare condition. The association of lichen nitidus and lichen planus suggests that lichen nitidus is closely related to lichen planus and that the two diseases may be different manifestations of essentially the same pathogenetic process.
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- T Kawakami
- Division of Dermatology, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Hospital, Japan
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van Dooren-Greebe RJ, van de Kerkhof PC. Extensive extraspinal hyperostoses after long-term oral retinoid treatment in a patient with pityriasis rubra pilaris. J Am Acad Dermatol 1995; 32:322-5. [PMID: 7829733 DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(95)90396-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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We describe a patient with severe pityriasis rubra pilaris in whom extensive extraspinal hyperostoses developed after 13 years of oral retinoid treatment. The most prominent abnormality was a bridging exostosis between the left acetabulum and collum. X-ray examinations of the spine during retinoid therapy showed no abnormalities. During oral retinoid treatment, it is important to ask the patient on a regular basis about any skeletal pains or mobility restriction. Normal spinal x-ray results are no guarantee that a patient is free of hyperostoses. Discontinuation of acitretin therapy resulted in a severe exacerbation of the patient's pityriasis rubra pilaris after 2 weeks. The clinical response to administration of azathioprine was clearly inferior to that of acitretin. However, low-dose oral methotrexate therapy appeared to be a good alternative in this patient, with a clinical result comparable to acitretin and no side effects after 6 months of therapy.
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A 42-year-old woman was referred to our hospital with a linear eruption on her right flank of two months duration. Because she had eaten loach-fish a month before she noticed the eruption, a creeping eruption due to Gnathostoma spp. was initially suspected, but the histological findings of the biopsy specimens showed typical features of lichen planus. Linear lichen planus is discussed based on the cases accumulated in the literature regarding the distribution of Blaschko lines.
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- Y Taniguchi
- Department of Dermatology, Mie University School of Medicine, Tsu, Japan
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Gelmetti C, Rigoni C, Alessi E, Ermacora E, Berti E, Caputo R. Pityriasis lichenoides in children: a long-term follow-up of eighty-nine cases. J Am Acad Dermatol 1990; 23:473-8. [PMID: 2212147 DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(90)70243-b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Pityriasis lichenoides is usually classified into an acute and a chronic form. From a review of 89 cases of the disease seen since 1974 it seems that a more realistic classification into three main groups, according to the distribution of pityriasis lichenoides lesions, could be made, namely, a diffuse, a central, and a peripheral form, each characterized by a different clinical course. Conversely, no correlations were detected in our series between the severity of skin lesions and their distribution or the overall course of the disease. None of our cases suggests the possible evolution of pityriasis lichenoides into lymphomatoid papulosis. Although no infectious causative agent has been identified, a viral origin seems likely in some cases. Most patients responded favorably to UVB irradiation. Our conclusions are (1) that pityriasis lichenoides is probably a clinical disorder with a diverse etiology and (2) that its classification by distribution seems more useful than its subdivision into an acute and a chronic form.
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- C Gelmetti
- Department of Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology I, University of Milan, Italy
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- W Küster
- Department of Dermatology, University of Düsseldorf, Federal Republic of Germany
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Two patients, one man aged 65 and one woman aged 48, presenting generalized lichen nitidus are reported. The clinical and histopathologic features of this uncommon presentation of lichen nitidus are illustrated as well as the excellent clinical response to the treatment with an H1-blocking antihistaminic (astemizol).
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- J Ocampo
- Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of Catalunya San Cugat del Valles, Barcelona, Spain
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Taïeb A, Plantin P, Du Pasquier P, Guillet G, Maleville J. Gianotti-Crosti syndrome: a study of 26 cases. Br J Dermatol 1986; 115:49-59. [PMID: 3015187 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1986.tb06219.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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We have studied 26 patients presenting with a symmetrical papular or papulovesicular acrolocated eruption of more than 10 days duration. Mean age at onset was 2 years (range 10 months to 5.75 years). Lymphadenopathy was noted in eight cases, and hepatomegaly in one case. In 12 cases, histopathology and direct immunofluorescence were non-contributory. Cytolytic hepatitis occurred in one case and was associated with HBs antigenemia. A history of recent immunization was given in two cases. There was serological evidence of recent Epstein-Barr virus infection in seven out of 13 cases tested. Coxsackie B viruses were isolated from three patients, and cytomegalovirus was probably associated with the syndrome in one case. We conclude that the Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is not rare in France, and that non-hepatitis B virus (HBV)-associated cases are more frequent than the classical HBV-associated papular acrodermatitis of childhood.
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Halevy S, Ingber A, Sandbank M. The role of abnormal glucose tolerance, human lymphocyte antigen (HLA) typing, and urolithiasis in lichen planus. J Am Acad Dermatol 1986; 14:134-5. [PMID: 3950101 DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(86)80391-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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