Dermatology
- Aleukemic leukemia cutis February 2019
Readers comment on aleukemic leukemia cutis (February 2019) and on human papillomavirus vaccination (March 2019).
- Pyoderma gangrenosum mistaken for diabetic ulcer
A man with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, anemia, and ulcerative colitis presented with an ulcer on his leg.
- Norwegian scabies
Norwegian scabies is extremely contagious, and outbreaks can spread in institutions.
- Aleukemic leukemia cutis
An 85-year-old man presented with rapidly progressive nodules on the scalp, neck, trunk, and extremities.
- Small fibers, large impact
The wide interest in small fi ber neuropathy may reflect our current apparent epidemic of chronic pain.
- Pancreatitis: The great masquerader?
Pancreatitis, panniculitis, and polyarthritis syndrome mimics rheumatologic disease, often presenting without abdominal pain.
- Angular cheilitis induced by iron deficiency anemia
Causes include nutritional deficiencies, local and systemic factors, and drug treatment.
- Calcific uremic arteriolopathy
A 51-year-old man with end-stage renal disease presented with extensive necrotic ulcers and eschar on both legs.
- Palmoplantar exanthema and liver dysfunction
The patient admitted to having had unprotected sex with a female sex worker.