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View article: Silicone Granulomas, a Growing Problem?
Silicone Granulomas, a Growing Problem? Open
The formation of granulomas is known to be a possible adverse effect of liquid silicone administration, used for soft tissue augmentation. Its plumping effects provide enhancement of certain body parts, such as the lips, hips, and buttocks…
View article: Necrolytic migratory erythema associated with fatty liver disease and the psuedoglucagonoma syndrome
Necrolytic migratory erythema associated with fatty liver disease and the psuedoglucagonoma syndrome Open
We report a 48-year-old woman with a past medical history of psoriasis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and type II diabetes mellitus, who presented to the emergency department with a 1 week history of erosive annular plaques with ass…
View article: Pemphigus foliaceus exacerbated by radiation, in association with myasthenia gravis
Pemphigus foliaceus exacerbated by radiation, in association with myasthenia gravis Open
Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is a sporadic autoimmune blistering disease of unknown etiology. The production of immunoglobulin G4 antibodies against desmoglein-1 is responsible for the clinical manifestation of PF. We present a case of a woman…
View article: A Case of Phaeohyphomycosis Caused by Exophiala oligosperma in a Renal Transplant Patient Successfully Treated with Posaconazole
A Case of Phaeohyphomycosis Caused by Exophiala oligosperma in a Renal Transplant Patient Successfully Treated with Posaconazole Open
Phaeohyphomycosis is an uncommon mycotic infection caused by dematiaceous fungi. We report a 53-year-old male who presented with phaeohyphomycosis on his upper extremities, 6 months after renal transplantation. Biopsy revealed pigmented mo…