Search Results - "Seminars in dermatology"

Carney complex: the complex of myxomas, spotty pigmentation, endocrine overactivity, and schwannomas by Carney, J A

“…The complex of myxomas, spotty pigmentation, endocrine overactivity, and schwannomas (the Carney complex) is a multisystem tumorous disorder that is…”
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Epidermal nevus syndromes by Happle, R

“…A clinical entity called "the epidermal nevus syndrome" does not exist. Rather, there are various epidermal nevus syndromes that can be distinguished by…”
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Bazex syndrome: acrokeratosis paraneoplastica by Bolognia, J L

“…The focus of this article is acrokeratosis paraneoplastica, one of two disorders that have acquired the eponym Bazex syndrome. To date, all of the patients…”
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Measurement of itch by Wahlgren, C F

“…Measurement in its broadest sense can be defined as the assignment of numerals to objects or events according to rules. The rules settle the scale level, which…”
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TORCH syndrome by Epps, R E, Pittelkow, M R, Su, W P

“…The original TORCH complex described clinically similar congenital infections caused by Toxoplasma gondii, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex…”
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Itch mediators by Hägermark, O

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Neonatal lupus erythematosus: a transplacentally acquired autoimmune disorder by McCauliffe, D P

“…Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare disorder characterized by congenital heart block and/or cutaneous disease and less commonly is associated with…”
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Degos syndrome: malignant atrophic papulosis by Snow, J L, Muller, S A

“…Malignant atrophic papulosis is a rare disorder characterized by pathognomonic cutaneous lesions that have been associated with multiple infarctive thrombotic…”
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Sweet syndrome: acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis by Su, W P, Fett, D L, Gibson, L E, Pittelkow, M R

“…Sweet, in 1964, described a skin condition characterized by fever, leukocytosis, tender erythematous plaques, and, histopathologically, a predominantly…”
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Approach to dermatologic disorders in black children by Laude, T A

“…Skin diseases in black children differ because of pigment lability, fibroblastic activity, and folliular predominance. Normal findings may include Futcher's or…”
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Risk of acquiring AIDS from salivary exchange through cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by Sun, D, Bennett, R B, Archibald, D W

“…In summary, the risk of transmission of HIV and other infectious diseases by saliva during CPR training practice is extremely low because of low infectious…”
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Hypereosinophilic syndrome by Leiferman, K M

“…The hypereosinophilic syndrome is a multisystem syndrome characterized by peripheral blood eosinophilia and eosinophil infiltration of bone marrow, heart, and…”
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Treatment of itch by Hägermark, O, Wahlgren, C F

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Palmoplantar keratoderma and associated syndromes by Itin, P H, Lautenschlager, S

“…This article focuses on the current state of knowledge concerning the characterization and classification of palmoplantar keratoderma and associated syndromes…”
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Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome by Daoud, M S, Rogers, 3rd, R S

“…Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a triad of recurrent orofacial swelling, relapsing facial paralysis, and fissured tongue. However, the classic triad is not…”
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The pruritus of cholestasis by Bergasa, N V

“…The pruritus of cholestasis is a difficult clinical problem to manage. The pathogenesis of this symptom is unknown. All conventional therapies have been…”
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Uremic pruritus by Ståhle-Bäckdahl, M

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POEMS syndrome by Perniciaro, C

“…The principal features of POEMS syndrome are osteosclerotic bone lesions, peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy, and elevated levels of a monoclonal protein in…”
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Olmsted syndrome by Perry, H O, Su, W P

“…Nine cases of Olmsted syndrome have been reported in the world literature. In this syndrome, keratoderma usually starts during infancy on the palms and soles…”
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Alopecia areata in childhood by Sahn, E E

“…Aproximately 1% of the population will have had alopecia areata by the age of 50 and the peak incidence occurs in children and young adults. All body hair may…”
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