Giant pilomatrixoma: a distinctive clinical variant: a new case and review of the literature.

Background: Syringomas are benign neoplasms of eccrine origin. A clinical variant is eruptive syringomas, which presents as firm, smooth, yellow to pigmented papules that appear as successive crops on the neck, axillae, chest, abdomen, and/or periumbilical region. To our knowledge, there are only 10 published reports of familial eruptive syringomas. Herein we describe the eleventh report of familial eruptive syringomas, review the literature on this unusual presentation, and suggest a novel classification of familial syringomas based on our literature review. Observations: We report two cases of eruptive syringoma within a family. Eruptive syringomas were widely distributed on the trunk of a healthy 16-year-old female and her 19-year-old brother. Both the 19-year-old man and his mother also had infraorbital syringomas. Conclusion: Familial eruptive syringomas are a rare clinical entity that is likely autosomal dominantly inherited. Future reports of this unusual condition may provide further insight into the etiology of familial syringomas, and genetic analysis of cases may enable the causative gene mutation to be determined.

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Isotretinoin for the Treatment of Granulomatous Rosacea: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ◽

10.1177/120347541201600615 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 16 (6) ◽

pp. 438-441 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Efstathios Rallis ◽

Chrysovalantis Korfitis

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Clinical Course ◽

Nous Rapportons ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Granulomatous Rosacea ◽

Clinical Variant ◽

Oral Isotretinoin ◽

Granulomatous Disorders

Background: Granulomatous rosacea is considered a clinical variant of rosacea and is characterized by hard yellow, brown, red or flesh-colored cutaneous papules or nodules that may be severe and may lead to scarring. The lesions typically appear on the cheeks and periorificial lesions; they are monomorphic in each patient and sit on relatively normal-appearing skin. The diagnosis should be established by excluding other granulomatous disorders and rosacea-like eruptions such as sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, and lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei. The clinical course is chronic and unpredictable, and management can be very difficult. Case Report: We report the case of a 28-year-old female with granulomatous rosacea who responded successfully to oral isotretinoin. No recurrence was noticed 6 months after the completion of treatment. Renseignements de base: La rosacée granulomateuse est considérée comme une variante clinique de la rosacée et est caractérisée par la présence de papules cutanées jaunes, brunes, ou fleshed-colored rouges dures ou par de nodules qui peuvent être graves et qui peuvent causer des cicatrices. Les lésions sont généralement localisées aux joues et sur les lésions péri-orificielles; elles sont monomorphes chez chaque patient individuel et elles siègent sur une peau d'apparence relativement normale. Le diagnostic doit être établi en excluant les autres troubles granulomateux et les éruptions rosacéiformes comme la sarcoïdose, la tuberculose, et la tuberculide papulonodulaire. L'évolution clinique est chronique et imprévisible, et la gestion peut être très difficile. Rapport de cas: Nous rapportons le cas d'une femme âgée de 28 ans présentant une rosacée granulomateuse qui a été traité avec succès avec l'isotrétinoïne administrée par voie orale. Aucune récidive n'a été observée 6 mois après la fin du traitement.

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Oromandibular Limb Hypogenesis Syndrome Type I B as a Rare Clinical Variant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health ◽

10.5812/mejrh.97231 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Azam Hosseini ◽

Shabnam Sohanian

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Type I ◽

Syndrome Type ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Clinical Variant

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Recurrent Giant Pilomatrixoma of the Face: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2012/197273 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mohammed Nadershah ◽

Ahmad Alshadwi ◽

Andrew Salama

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Rare Case ◽

Benign Tumor ◽

Hair Root ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

The Matrix ◽

The Face ◽

Slow Growing ◽

General Size ◽

Giant Pilomatrixoma

Pilomatrixoma, also known as pilomatricoma, is a benign tumor that originates from the matrix of the hair root. It usually presents as a single, slow-growing subcutaneous or intradermal firm nodule with a general size of less than 3 centimeters (cm) in diameter. However, giant pilomatrixomas (more than 5 cm) have been reported infrequently. It is more common in females and usually presents during the first two decades of life (60%) as an asymptomatic, mobile, hard, elastic mass. Most of the cases are benign and affect the face. The authors report a rare case of a giant pilomatricoma of the cheek and discuss the surgical management of these lesions, histopathological findings, and review of the literature.

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Faculty evaluation: review of the literature most pertinent to dental education

Journal of Dental Education ◽

10.1002/j.0022-0337.1977.41.6.tb01095.x ◽

1977 ◽

Vol 41 (6) ◽

pp. 290-300

Author(s):

DW Chambers

Keyword(s):

Dental Education ◽

Faculty Evaluation ◽

Review Of The Literature

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Telepractice for Adult Speech-Language Pathology Services: A Systematic Review

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_persp-19-00146 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 326-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Kristen Weidner ◽

Joneen Lowman

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Primary Progressive Aphasia ◽

Future Research ◽

Service Delivery Model ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Research Designs ◽

Assessment And Treatment ◽

Language Pathology ◽

Screening Assessment

Purpose We conducted a systematic review of the literature regarding adult telepractice services (screening, assessment, and treatment) from approximately 2014 to 2019. Method Thirty-one relevant studies were identified from a literature search, assessed for quality, and reported. Results Included studies illustrated feasibility, efficacy, diagnostic accuracy, and noninferiority of various speech-language pathology services across adult populations, including chronic aphasia, Parkinson's disease, dysphagia, and primary progressive aphasia. Technical aspects of the equipment and software used to deliver services were discussed. Some general themes were noted as areas for future research. Conclusion Overall, results of the review continue to support the use of telepractice as an appropriate service delivery model in speech-language pathology for adults. Strong research designs, including experimental control, across multiple well-described settings are still needed to definitively determine effectiveness of telepractice services.

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