Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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Yellow nail syndrome was first described in 1964 by Samman and White. The full syndrome consists of the triad yellow nails, lymphedema, and pleural effusions with associated respiratory tract involvement. ⋯ We are describing a patient with yellow nails and pulmonary disease, whose nails cleared after resolution of his pulmonary condition. Although various therapeutic approaches have been used, the treatment of pulmonary disease was important in our patient.
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We report a case of osteomyelitis complicating Mohs' surgery for recurrent basal cell carcinoma of the forehead. The need for immediate versus delayed repair after this type of surgery is discussed. It is evident that open, bone-exposed defects allowed to heal by secondary intention require meticulous wound care and follow-up.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Sep 1984
Case Reports Comparative StudyHerpes zoster and occult malignancy.
Herpes zoster and malignancy have both been associated with conditions of immune suppression. It has been well documented that herpes zoster occurs more frequently in patients with a previously diagnosed malignancy, especially lymphoma. ⋯ In a follow-up period ranging from 24 to 68 months, one individual in the herpes zoster group developed a subsequent malignancy, in comparison to none in the control population and to 1.5 cancer cases expected in the general population. These results support the view that herpes zoster is not a marker for an occult malignancy.