scholarly journals Skin lesions, differential diagnosis and practical approach to potential survivors of torture

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 1232-1240 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Clarysse ◽  
M. Grosber ◽  
J. Ring ◽  
J. Gutermuth ◽  
C. Kivlahan
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Practical Approach ◽  
Survivors Of Torture

scholarly journals Aplasia cutis congenita in a newborn

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1887
Author(s):  
Sheela Madipelli
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Newborn Infant ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Congenital Absence ◽  
Aplasia Cutis Congenita ◽  
Surgical Closure ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Common Location ◽  
Scalp Lesion ◽  
Aplasia Cutis

Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a localized congenital absence of skin with a reported incidence of 3 per 10000 live births. Most common location is the scalp. The diagnosis is made clinically. The management of the lesion depends on the size and most of them are managed conservatively but larger lesions need surgical closure. Although aplasia cutis congenita is rare, it is very important for the general pediatrician to recognize this and consider it in the differential diagnosis of skin lesions specially the lesions on the scalp. We present a newborn infant with scalp lesion which was clinically diagnosed as aplasia cutis congenita and was managed conservatively.

Differential Diagnosis of LE-specific Skin Lesions

2006 ◽  
pp. 87-101
Author(s):  
Riccardo Rondinone ◽  
Stefania Bano ◽  
Luca Iaccarino ◽  
Andrea Doria
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Skin Lesions

Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia

2019 ◽  
pp. 137-140
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Thurtell ◽  
Robert L. Tomsak
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Practical Approach ◽  
Blink Rate ◽  
Ocular Motor ◽  
Eyelid Retraction ◽  
Upper Eyelid ◽  
Convergence Insufficiency ◽  
Upper Eyelid Retraction

Supranuclear ophthalmoplegia results from an interruption of the saccadic, pursuit, optokinetic, or vergence inputs to the ocular motor nuclei. In this chapter, we begin by reviewing potential causes for difficulty reading. We next review the neuro-ophthalmic and neurologic features of progressive supranuclear palsy, which can include a vertical supranuclear ophthalmoplegia, convergence insufficiency, square-wave jerks, upper-eyelid retraction, reduced blink rate, apraxia of eyelid opening, and blepharospasm. We then discuss the differential diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy and point out clinical features that help to differentiate these conditions. Lastly, we present a practical approach to the management of the visual symptoms commonly caused by progressive supranuclear palsy.

scholarly journals Cutaneous Manifestations of Toxoplasmosis: a Case Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonya Marina ◽  
Valja Broshtilova ◽  
Ivo Botev ◽  
Dimitrina Guleva ◽  
Maria Hadzhiivancheva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay ◽  
Cutaneous Manifestations ◽  
Blood Eosinophilia ◽  
The World

Abstract Although toxoplasmosis is one of the most widely spread infections in the world, types that involve the skin are extremely rare. However, skin lesions are not specific; moreover, they are quite diverse, which makes the diagnosis of cutaneous toxoplasmosis rather difficult. Thus, differential diagnosis should include a number of other diseases. We present a case of a 43-year-old immunocompetent man with multiple livid erythematous papules and nodules with yellowish discharge that involved the skin of the body and the extremities. By using electro-chemiluminescence immunoassay, immunoglobulin G antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii were detected in the serum, confirming the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis. The treatment with pyrimethamine and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole led to complete resolution of skin lesions. In conclusion, although rare in the dermatological practice, cutaneous toxoplasmosis should be considered in all patients presenting with lymphadenopathy, non-specific skin eruptions, especially nodular and colliquative, blood eosinophilia and histological findigs revealing abundant eosinophilic inflitrations.

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