Cutis
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Piezogenic pedal papules are small, occasionally painful, fat herniations that become apparent when weight is placed on the heel. Although the cause is unknown, hereditary factors may play a role. This is the second report of two family members with this condition.
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We report two patients with ecchymotic patches that did not suggest the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma. The principal complaint of one patient was facial and periorbital edema with bilateral periorbital ecchymosis. On his trunk were patches resembling pityriasis rosea-like Kaposi's sarcoma. ⋯ The second patient had scattered ecchymotic lesions, with typical lesions of Kaposi's sarcoma elsewhere on his body. The ecchymotic lesions showed a large amount of extravasated red blood cells and no evidence of amyloid. This variant has not been described previously to our knowledge.
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Self-induced factitial dermatitis, or dermatitis artefacta, is a rare and difficult condition to treat. We present an unusual case of factitious dermatitis with its subsequent severe complications. The clinical features, radiographic findings, histopathologic features, and treatment options are reviewed.
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Postoperative alopecia is the temporary or permanent loss of hair that occurs following prolonged immobilization during general anesthesia and intubation. The clinical and histopathologic aspects of a typical case are described and the literature reviewed. ⋯ Patients at highest risk for permanent hair loss include those subject to cardiac or gynecologic surgical procedures where the combined intraoperative and postoperative intubation time exceeds twenty-four hours. Frequent intraoperative and postoperative head repositioning provides excellent prophylaxis.
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Review Case Reports
Relapsing polychondritis: case report and review of the literature.
A 65-year-old man who experienced the acute onset of pain, redness, and swelling of his right ear was treated with antibiotics for erysipelas. Subsequently, the other ear and both eyes became inflammed. Relapsing polychondritis was diagnosed and treatment with prednisone was successful. ⋯ The cause is autoimmune. Recurrent episodes of progressive inflammation result in destruction of cartilage. Treatment consists of administration of corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs.