Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Nov 2009
Review Case ReportsAggressive subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma with hemophagocytosis in two children (subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma).
Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma is an uncommon form of cutaneous lymphoma in the pediatric population. It is characterized histologically by subcutaneous infiltration of pleomorphic cytotoxic T cells, mimicking a lobular panniculitis. Although usually described as having an indolent clinical course, the condition may be complicated by systemic involvement and hemophagocytic syndrome, resulting in a poorer prognosis. We present two pediatric patients with aggressive forms of subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma complicated by hemophagocytic syndrome, and discuss the current literature.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Nov 2009
Comparative Study Clinical TrialAccuracy of teledermatology for pigmented neoplasms.
Accurate diagnosis and management of pigmented lesions is critical because of the morbidity and mortality associated with melanoma. ⋯ In general, the diagnostic accuracy of teledermatology was inferior whereas management was equivalent to clinic dermatology. However, for the important subgroup of malignant pigmented lesions, both diagnostic and management accuracy of teledermatology was generally inferior to clinic dermatology and up to 7 of 36 index melanomas would have been mismanaged via teledermatology. Teledermatology and teledermatoscopy should be used with caution for patients with suspected malignant pigmented lesions.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Nov 2009
Biography Historical ArticleRemembering Bernett L. Johnson, Jr, MD.