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Histiocytosis, Sinus* ; Lip*

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Female ; Fibromatosis, Aggressive ; Mammaplasty ; Silicones

Holoprosencephaly is a rare and complex malformation affecting the cleavage of the developing forebrain and is usually associated with defects of the mid Face. We have experienced a case of holoprosencephaly, diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound examination at 31 weeks of pregnancy in a 31-year-old primigravida woman. This case is characterized by holoprosencephaly, cleft palate, cleft lip, left renal aplasia and right renal hypertrophy. The chromosomal study showed a deletion of the long arm of chromosome 7, 46, XX, del(7)(q32), We report with a terminal deletion of chromosome 7q associated with atypical clinical picture and holoprosencephaly.
Adult ; Arm ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 7 ; Cleft Lip ; Cleft Palate ; Female ; Holoprosencephaly* ; Humans ; Hypertrophy ; Pregnancy ; Prosencephalon ; Ultrasonography

Hypertrophic lupus erythematosus is a clinical variant of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE). It is critical to differentiate hypertrophic lupus erythematosus from CCLE because of treatment and prognosis. We report a case of hypertrophic lupus erythematosus with CCLE occured on arms. Combination therapy with acitretin and intralesional corticosteroid injection resulted in control of previously refractory skin lesion.
Acitretin ; Arm ; Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous ; Prognosis ; Skin

BACKGROUND: The incidence of metastatic skin cancer has been reported to be relatively low. Because the diagnosis is not so difficult, cutaneous metastasis could be an important clue to discover the hidden internal malignancy, if found before recognizing primary cancer, or play a significant role to determine therapeutical plans and prognosis if found after diagnosis of primary cancer. MATERIAL AMD METHODS: This study was made upon the 68 cases of metastatic skin cancer, which had been confirmed histopathologically in the department of dermatology, Kosin University Gospel hospital from January, 1986 to August, 2003. Age and sex distributions, sites of primary cancer, time of detection, localization of the lesions, morphologic and histopathologic findings were examined by the review of medical records, clinical photographs, and pathologic slides. RESULTS: 1. The mean age at the time of diagnosis was 56.6 years and most patients were distributed over 5 decades. The male to female ratio was 1: 1.3. 2. Metastasis from breast carcinoma consisted of 19 cases, this was the most common primary cancer, followed by lung cancer, melanoma, and stomach cancer. In men, lung cancer and stomach cancer were the most common primary neoplasm, while breast cancer was the most frequent in women. 3. 50 of the cases were detected after diagnosis of primary cancer and during therapy. The other 18 cases were detected before the internal malignancy was recognized. 4. The localization of metastatic skin cancer was widespread over the whole body. The majority of cutaneous metastasis was predisposed to the surface near primary cancer, but distant metastases such as alopecia neoplastica on the scalp were also observed. 5. The most common morphologic features were single or multiple nodules, while inflammatory and indurated plaques were also found. 6. Histopathologic examination revealed that adenocarcinoma was the most common pathologic type, followed by squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. The histopathologic features of cutaneous metastasis generally mimicked that of primary tumors. CONCLUSION: Generally, metastatic skin cancer is detected after the diagnosis of primary cancer showing subsequent treatment failure and poor prognosis. In some cases, however, cutaneous metastasis can be the earliest sign to recognize internal malignancy. Especially in the cases of metastatic skin cancer originating from the kidney, liver and thyroid gland, cutaneous features are the most significant evidences to presume the site of origin without any other findings. Therefore, it is important to recognize the clinical and histopathologic findings of metastatic skin cancer for the most successful diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic determination.
Adenocarcinoma ; Alopecia ; Breast Neoplasms ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; Dermatology ; Diagnosis ; Female ; Humans ; Incidence ; Kidney ; Liver ; Lung Neoplasms ; Male ; Medical Records ; Melanoma ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Prognosis ; Scalp ; Sex Distribution ; Skin Neoplasms* ; Skin* ; Stomach Neoplasms ; Thyroid Gland ; Treatment Failure

Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder that is characterized by aggressive arterial and aortic disease, often involving the formation of aortic aneurysms. We describe the cases of two children with LDS who were diagnosed with aortic root aneurysms and successfully treated by valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSRR) with a Valsalva graft. VSRR is a safe and suitable operation for children that avoids prosthetic valve replacement.
Aneurysm ; Aorta ; Aortic Aneurysm ; Aortic Diseases ; Child* ; Connective Tissue ; Humans ; Loeys-Dietz Syndrome* ; Transplants

Granuloma annulare is a benign, granulomatous disease that presents clinically as papules and plaques, often in an annular configuration. It has been reported following tuberculin skin tests, insect bites, sun exposure, trauma, and various viral diseases. Several types of cutaneous lesions have previously been described at the site of herpes zoster scars. These include granuloma annulare, lymphoma, pseudolymphoma, granulomatous diseases, and lichen planus. We report a case of granuloma annulare at a herpes zoster scar site.
Cicatrix ; Granuloma Annulare* ; Granuloma* ; Herpes Zoster* ; Insect Bites and Stings ; Lichen Planus ; Lymphoma ; Pseudolymphoma ; Skin Tests ; Solar System ; Tuberculin ; Virus Diseases

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair has become a widespread alternative treatment option for thoracic aortic aneurysm. The debranching of arch vessels may be required to provide an acceptable landing zone for an endovascular stent graft. We report a case where the bypass graft used in the thoracic endovascular aortic repair procedure compressed the left internal jugular vein, causing acute thrombotic occlusion.
Aorta ; Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic ; Blood Vessel Prosthesis ; Jugular Veins* ; Thrombosis ; Transplants*