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Geographic distribution, age pattern and sites of lesions in a cohort of buruli ulcer patients from the mapé basin of cameroon [PDF]
Buruli ulcer (BU), a neglected tropical disease of the skin, caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, occurs most frequently in children in West Africa. Risk factors for BU include proximity to slow flowing water, poor wound care and not wearing protective ...
Miriam Bolz +35 more
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Objective The concern that nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may precipitate flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has limited their use in managing musculoskeletal symptoms in those with IBD, but safety data are mixed. Methods This retrospective cohort study included patients with IBD aged at least 18 years from Optum's deidentified ...
Adam S. Mayer +4 more
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Delayed Diagnosis of Pemphigus Vulgaris Initially Presenting as an Oral Ulcer: A Case Report
Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering disease clinically presenting as vesicles, bullae, and erosion and histologically characterized by suprabasal split and acantholysis.
Ramesh Lamichhane, Saroj Chaudhary
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos +2 more
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Skin damage is one of the most frequent side effects during radiotherapy in patients with cancer diseases. In this study, the stereological method was used to assess the level of CD31 and CD34 expression on the skin microvascular endothelial cells after
Vuong Tuong, Tuan Hoang Thanh
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Cutaneous Ulcer as Leading Symptom of Systemic Cytomegalovirus Infection
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection rarely manifests with skin ulcerations. We describe a case report of a 64-year-old woman with chronic immunosuppression for treatment of mixed connective tissue disease, presenting with new onset leg ulcerations after a ...
Richard F. Guo +5 more
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Role of Jalukavacharana (hirudotherapy) in the management of varicose ulcer - A case Report
Background: Varicose ulcer is a complication of varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis resulting in the formation of an often large, non-healing, tender, recurrent ulcer, leading to scarring, haemorrhage, infections, disability etc.
Rajneesh Giri
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Discordance Between Patient and Physician Global Assessments in Early Systemic Sclerosis
Objective This study aims to identify factors associated with patient global assessment (PtGA) and physician global assessment (PhGA) and discordance between them in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Methods Data from adults with early SSc (<5 years) from the Collaborative National Quality and Efficacy Registry were included.
Ellen Romich +35 more
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The eponym Marjolin’s ulcer is used to describe the malignant transformation of any skin ulcer or scar. A 35-year-old white woman sustained a thermal bum injury over her lower half of the body when she was 8 years old.
Horácio M. Scigliano +4 more
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Immunosuppressive Drug Use in Limited Systemic Sclerosis: An International Survey
Objective Current guidelines recommend immunosuppressive treatment for diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis but are less clear on their use in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) in the absence of internal organ complications. We conducted an international survey to understand current immunosuppressive drug prescribing patterns in lcSSc ...
Sabrina Hoa +3 more
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