1.Spontaneous remission of classic Kaposi Sarcoma in an elderly Filipino female
Ma. Bernadette T. Sedano ; Mark Gerald R. Serrano ; Jolene Kristine Dumlao
Journal of the Philippine Medical Association 2024;102(2):115-119
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a
lymphoangioproliferative condition linked to
human herpesvirus-8. KS presents in four clinical
variants: classic, iatrogenic, endemic, and AIDSrelated. The classic type has a chronic course and
primarily affects people of Eastern European
Jewish or Mediterranean heritage, with a higher
incidence in males." Approximately 70% of patients
respond partially or satisfactorily to treatment, 20%
experience recurrence, and 10% show progression
despite treatment.? Furthermore, there have been
documented cases of self-regression in the classic
type of KS.2
Sarcoma, Kaposi
;
Iatrogenic Disease
2.A case of Rowell syndrome in a Filipino adolescent: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
Rey Tristan Joshua Beltran UNAY ; Mark Gerald R. SERRANO ; Jolene Kristine Gatmaitan DUMLAO
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2025;34(1):19-22
In 1963, Rowellet al. described a syndrome combining lupus erythematosus (LE) and erythema multiforme (EM)-like lesions. In this report, we present a 15-year-old female who presented with both systemic LE and EM-like skin lesions meeting all of the major and one of the minor criteria for a diagnosis of Rowell syndrome. Her condition improved with administration of systemic and topical corticosteroids, and hydroxychloroquine. Rowell Syndrome, a rare entity, is often debated as a coincidental overlap of other conditions according to Bonciolini,et al.[1]In light of Rowell Syndrome's infrequency and the paucity of available literature, we emphasize the clinical significance of recognizing this challenging condition.
Human ; Female ; Adolescent: 13-18 Yrs Old ; Erythema Multiforme