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Case for diagnosis. Multinucleated cell angiohistiocytoma

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (2), 2018
Abstract: Multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma is a rare idiopathic benign fibrohistiocytic and vascular proliferation usually presenting as multiple asymptomatic papules, red to violaceous in colour, primarily located on the extremities of middle-aged females. This entity is probably underdiagnosed due ...

What does the 4th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumors (2017) bring new about mucosal melanomas?

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (2), 2018
Abstract: The recently published 4th Edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumors addresses the most relevant and updated aspects of tumor biology, including clinical presentation, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and prognosis of head and neck tumors. The objectiv...

An unusual variant of atrophic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (2), 2018
Abstract: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an uncommon neoplasm that is most often seen in young adults. The most common clinical presentation is the protruding form; however, other subtypes are known, such as the atrophic. In 2012 there were only 33 reports of this variant in the literature. Many case...

Carcinoma basocelular. Un reto actual para el dermatólogo
Basal cell carcinoma. An actual challenge for the dermatologist

Rev. medica electron; 40 (1), 2018
RESUMEN El carcinoma basocelular es un tumor maligno de origen epitelial, su crecimiento es lento y rara vez metastiza. Este puede producir destrucción local y comprometer extensas áreas de tejido, cartílago y hueso. Existen variantes clínicas e histológicas y constituye el cáncer más frecuente en...

The efficacy and safety of phototherapy in geriatric patients: a retrospective study

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018
Abstract: Background: While phototherapy is a well-established treatment for many dermatoses, data from the literature regarding its use in elderly patients are quite limited. Objective: In this study, we aimed to determine the phototherapy indications in geriatric patients and to evaluate the effectiv...

Topical corticosteroid therapy: a treatment option for nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis?

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018

Epidemiological and histopathological aspects of primary cutaneous melanoma in residents of Joinville, 2003-2014

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018
Abstract: Background: The worldwide incidence of cutaneous melanoma (CM) has been continuously increasing over the last decades. Primary and secondary prevention, with attention to risk factors and early diagnosis, remain the cornerstone for reducing the burden of cutaneous melanoma. Detailed informatio...

Prognostic factors for metastasis in cutaneous melanoma

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018
Abstract: Background: Melanoma is a malignant neoplasia that shows high mortality when diagnosed in advanced stages. Early identification of high-risk patients for the development of melanoma metastases is the main strategy to reduce mortality. Objective: To assess the influence of eight epidemiologica...