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Dermoscopy of Early-Stage Mycosis Fungoides: Comparative Study with Inflammatory Dermatoses Open

Amel Chabbouh, N. Litaiem, Houda Hammami, M. Mokni, Faten Zéglaoui · 2025

Introduction: The diagnosis of early-stage mycosis fungoides (MF) is challenging often requiring multiple biopsies and may be confused with plaque psoriasis (PP) and chronic dermatitis (CD). Objecytive: Our study aimed to describe the derm…

Dermoscopic Findings in Juvenile Colloid Milium Open

K. Sboui, N. Litaiem, Soumaya Rammeh, Faten Zéglaoui · 2024

Heptaminol-Induced Hair Depigmentation in a Hemodialysis Patient Open

Rym Zmiti, N. Litaiem, Abderrahim Ezzedine, Faten Zéglaoui · 2024

Hair depigmentation induced by heptaminol has been rarely described.We report a case of a patient undergoing treatment with heptaminol (heptamyl) who had chronic renal failure and had been receiving hemodialysis since 2021.Reversal of the …

Direct medical cost related to the management of pemphigus: A pilot Tunisian study Open

Faten Hayder, E. Bahloul, S. Yaich, Sana Turki, Khadija Sellami , et al. · 2024

Background: Pemphigus is a therapeutically challenging disease with high morbidity and economic burden. First-line prescription of rituximab remains limited in Tunisia due to its high cost. Systemic steroids remain the standard of care but…

Pedunculated superficial angiomyxoma of the thigh mimicking molluscum pendulum Open

Abdulmooti Hawilo, Wejdene Fakhfakh, N. Litaiem · 2023

Superficial angiomyxoma (SAM) is a rare acquired benign neoplasm. It may be sporadic or associated with Carney’s complex. Typical locations for SAM are the head, neck, and trunk. It usually presents as a skin-colored papule or sessile lobu…

Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting as lupus erythematosus tumidus and lupus nephritis: a case report Open

M. Hajji, I. Gorsane, Samarra Badrouchi, N. Litaiem, Soumaya Rammeh , et al. · 2023

Background Lupus nephritis and lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) are uncommon manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and their coexistence as the initial presentation of SLE is exceedingly rare. Here, we report such a case, …

Atypical subepidermal blistering disease following COVID‐19 vaccination Open

N. Litaiem, Azza Ghannem, Amal Chabbouh, Soumaya Rammeh, Maryam Kallel Sellami , et al. · 2023

Atypical bullous disease after COVID‐19 vaccination.

Dermoscopy of Onychomycosis: A Systematic Review Open

N. Litaiem, Emna Mnif, Faten Zéglaoui · 2023

Introduction: Onychomycosis represents a global burden accounting for about 50% of nail consultations. Several studies have tried to assess the dermoscopic features of onychomycosis. With the multiplication of papers, several “new” dermosc…

Cutaneous and rheumatological manifestations of reactive arthritis: A case report Open

M. Slouma, Siwar Ben Dhia, R. Dhahri, N. Litaiem, L. Métoui , et al. · 2022

Reactive arthritis is a rare form of spondyloarthropathies occurring after genital or enteric infection. It is most often self‐limited but can progress to chronic spondylarthritis. We report the case of a 30‐year‐old man who presented with…

The Use of Dermoscopy in the Delineation of Basal Cell Carcinoma for Mohs Micrographic Surgery Open

N. Litaiem, Faten Hayder, Imene Benlagha, Manel Karray, Chedli Dziri , et al. · 2022

Introduction: Several studies investigated the use of dermoscopy in the delineation of Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) for Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) with conflicting results Objective: The purpose of this systematic review with meta-analy…

Omphalolith: An underdiagnosed entity Open

Wafa Jouini, N. Litaiem, Yosra Zaimi, Leïla Mouelhi, Radhouane Debbeche , et al. · 2022

Omphalolith is a rare and underdiagnosed entity due to the accumulation of sebum and keratin in the umbilicus. It usually occurs in the elderly with deep and narrow umbilicus. Early recognition of omphalolith is important to prevent compli…

Assessing the validity and interpretability of the Simplified Psoriasis Index in Tunisian patients. Open

I. Chabchoub, N. Litaiem, S. Gara, Kahena Jaber, Mohamed Abderraouf Dhaoui , et al. · 2022

The SPI aims to provide a concise but global measure of the severity and impact of psoriasis on quality of life. The use of SPI has several advantages: the simplicity of use, the additional weight given to critical locations of psoriasis, …

Cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 among healthcare workers: A Case report and literature review Open

Imen Youssfi, Najla Mechergui, N. Litaiem, Imen Youssef, S. Gara , et al. · 2022

Common clinical features of COVID‐19 are increasingly known but cutaneous manifestations are rarely described among healthcare workers. A review of cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 especially among healthcare workers (HCW) is thus requ…

Blastomycosis‐like pyoderma in an immunocompetent patient Open

Fatma Sahli, N. Litaiem, S. Gara, Olfa Charfi, Soumaya Rammeh , et al. · 2022

Blastomycosis‐like pyoderma is a rare skin disorder most commonly caused by bacterial infection. It is usually diagnosed in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of BLP in an immunocompetent woman, who presented with a 6‐week histor…

Cutis verticis gyrata: three cases illustrating three different etiologies Open

Amal Chamli, M. Jones, T. Bacha, N. Litaiem, Faten Zéglaoui · 2021

Cutis Vertcis gyrata is an uncommon neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by excessive growth of the skin of the scalp or the face, forming folds of similar aspect to cerebral cortex gyri. Three categories have been individualized: the pri…

Nail changes in systemic amyloidosis Open

N. Litaiem, I. Chabchoub, S. Gara, M. Slouma, M.S. Hamdi , et al. · 2021

Nail examination must be an essential part of physical examination in our daily clinical practice, as nail changes may be the revealing sign of systemic diseases in the absence of other alarming signs.

Miliaria crystallina in an intensive care patient Open

Meriem Rouai, M. Chaabani, Ayette Laabidi, N. Litaiem, Lotfi Rebai · 2021

Miliaria crystallina is frequently seen in intensive care patients. This skin condition should be known by both anesthesiologists and dermatologists to avoid unnecessary investigations.

Infectious‐mononucleosis‐like exanthema associated with COVID‐19 in a child Open

Meryam Ferjani, M. Ben Slimane, Taha Sayari, Yosra Hammi, N. Litaiem , et al. · 2021

Cutaneous manifestations of childhood COVID‐19 differ from those of adults. Maculopapular rash is not specific and could be mistaken with other viral exanthema. A nasopharyngeal swab is strongly recommended to confirm the possible COVID‐19…

Blastomycosis-like pyoderma in an immunocompetent patient Open

Fatma Sahli, N. Litaiem, S. Gara, Olfa Charfi, Soumaya Rammeh , et al. · 2021

Bastomycosis-like pyoderma is a rare skin disorder most commonly caused by bacterial infection. It is usually diagnosed in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of BLP in an immunocompetent woman, who presented with a 6-week history…

POS-616 Cutaneous manifestations in hemodialysis patients Open

B.A. SHEDHA, M. Hajji, N. Litaiem, F. Ben Hmida, S. Barbouch , et al. · 2021

Cutaneous manifestations in end stage renal disease (ESRD) are polymorphic and diverse. Hemodialysis (HD) patients may suffer from different dermatological manifestations after initiation of dialysis. The aim of our study was to assess the…

Miliaria crystallina in an intensive care patient Open

Meriem Rouai, M. Chaabani, ayette labidi, N. Litaiem, Lotfi Rebai · 2021

Miliaria crystallina is a benign skin condition that follows intense sweating due to excessive exposure to heat, hyperthermia, or humidity. Therefore, it is often observed in intensive care patients, who usually meet these conditions.

Koilonychia in a Patient with Alopecia Areata. Open

N. Litaiem, Olfa Charfi, T. Bacha, Faten Zéglaoui · 2021

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease that affects the hair follicles and leads to nonscarring alopecia. Nails changes are a common manifestation in AA, with an average prevalence of 30 percent. Both nail changes and hair loss in A…

Pediatric rosacea in a patient with a dark phototype: Clinical and dermoscopic features Open

I. Chabchoub, N. Litaiem, Faten Zéglaoui · 2020

Rosacea is rare in children and patients with dark phototype. Dermoscopy helps make the correct diagnosis. Positive family history of rosacea is reported in affected children, which suggests a strong familial inheritance of the disorder.

Acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis in renal‐transplant recipients Open

S. Gara, M. Jones, N. Litaiem, H. Hedri, Soumaya Rammeh , et al. · 2020

Acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis in renal‐transplant recipients is associated with a high risk for developing squamous cell carcinoma. An accurate diagnosis and a regular monitoring in this high‐risk population must be stressed.

Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma mimicking arteriovenous malformation Open

N. Litaiem, M. Tabka, Mouadh Nefiss, M. Slouma, Sana Ben Slama , et al. · 2020

There is a clinical overlap between hypervascularized sarcomas and arteriovenous malformations (AVM). MRI imaging should be interpreted with caution keeping in mind that some cancers could mimic AVM. A biopsy is mandatory in doubtful cases.

Bicipitoradial bursitis: A diagnosis challenge! Open

M. Slouma, S. Rahmouni, R. Dhahri, N. Litaiem, I. Gharsallah , et al. · 2020

Bicipitoradial bursitis should be considered in patients with antecubital mass and painful forearm pronation and supination movement. It can be due to several conditions such as calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition, even in young pat…

Rickets in association with skin diseases and conditions: A review with emphasis on screening and prevention Open

N. Litaiem, I. Chabchoub, T. Bacha, M. Slouma, Faten Zéglaoui , et al. · 2020

Background Rickets is a common disease worldwide. In the developed world, its prevalence dramatically decreased but still diagnosed in at‐risk populations. The skin plays a critical role in vitamin D synthesis. Therefore, several skin dise…

Dermoscopic features of lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei: Distinct aspects depending on disease stage Open

N. Litaiem, Amal Chamli, T. Bacha, M. Jones, S Goucha , et al. · 2020

Dermoscopy is a useful tool that helps distinguish lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei (LPDF) from sarcoidosis and tuberculosis. Follicular keratotic plugs (FKP) represent the hallmark of LPDF. Dermoscopic aspect of LPDF changes through the…

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after <span>COVID</span> ‐19 treatment with hydroxychloroquine Open

N. Litaiem, Khaoula Hajlaoui, Manel Karray, M. Slouma, Faten Zéglaoui · 2020

Dermatologic TherapyVolume 33, Issue 4 e13565 Letter Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after COVID-19 treatment with hydroxychloroquine Noureddine Litaiem, Corresponding Author Noureddine Litaiem [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0…

Acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis in renal-transplant recipients Open

S. Gara, M. Jones, N. Litaiem, H. Hedri, Soumaya Rammeh , et al. · 2020

Acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a rare entity occurring in immunocompromised patients such as organ-transplant recipients. Renal-transplant recipients are at high risk for developing squamous cell carcinomas. The impact of acqu…

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