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Majocchi’s Granuloma
General Information Majocchi’s Granuloma is an uncommon infection of the dermal and subcutaneous tissue by dermatophytes. The most common cause of the infection is by a fungus called Trichophyton rubrum (an anthropophilic dermatophyte). Two forms of Majocchi’s granuloma exist: Follicular type – caused by trauma or a topical used, subcutaneous type – immunocompromised hosts. MG […]
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Melanoma
General Information As chronicled in Steinbeck’s famous novel, the best conceived plans can go awry as in the examination of melanocytes by frozen section pathology. Sub-optimal preservation, freeze artifact, overlapping histologic criteria between melanocytes and confusion with other resident epidermal cells may all conspire to render the evaluation of these lesions problematic. For these reasons […]
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma
General Information Merkel cell carcinoma, otherwise referred to a trabecular carcinoma, is an uncommon yet deadly dermal neoplasm potentially confused with other cutaneous neoplasms. Like its more common cancerous counterparts in the skin, it most commonly occurs in the sun-exposed sites of elderly patients and is predisposed for by ionizing radiation as well as waning […]
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Miliaria Rubra
General Information Miliaria Rubra, also known as prickly heat or sweat rash is a common skin condition affecting infants and adults in hot and humid environments. Miliaria occurs when the sweat gland ducts are blocked due to bacteria or dead skin cells. The obstruction of the sweat glands causes sweat to leak into the deeper […]
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Molluscum Contagiosum
General Information Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral skin infection caused by a large DNA poxvirus. The infection is mainly seen in children, though adults can also be affected. Molluscum Contagiosum is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact with other individuals or by articles that have been touched by an infected person. The infection can also spread by […]
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Morphea
General Information Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma is a disorder of thickening, hardening and discoloration on the affected skin. This chronic or recurrent condition is a cause of excessive collagen deposition in the skin and subcutaneous. Unlike systemic sclerosis, morphea does not involve the internal organs. Morphea begins as red patches that gradually develop […]
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Mycosis Fungoides
General Information Mycosis Fungoides is a form of malignancy characterized by red scaly patches that develop into raised plaques, some patients will have pruritus. The plaques eventually turn into mushroom-shaped tumors. Mycosis Fungoides is the most common type of Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL), originating from a type of white blood cell called a T lymphocyte […]