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Carlos Monteagudo Castro
Soft Nodule on the Heel in an Elderly Male Patient: Answer.
Xantomas eruptivos. Causas, diagnóstico y tratamiento
Disseminated fusariosis in immunocompromised patients
Immunocompromised patients are at high risk of developing serious disseminated infections by opportunistic fungi (Aspergillus, Candida, and Fusarium spp), which frequently present as cutaneous lesions, sometimes as a first sign. Prolonged and deep neutropenia, immunodepressive treatments (systemic steroids and chemotherapy) and severe T-cell immunodeficiency are the most important risk factors. We report 2 patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, who developed multiple tender erythematous skin lesions on their legs and arms during chemotherapy treatment. Skin biopsies for histology and culture studies established the diagnosis of Fusarium infection. They received treatment with systemic …
Ectima gangrenoso en paciente con aplasia medular
Sinovitis V ellosonodular Pigmentada (Forma difusa) : aportación de cuatro casos y actualización bibliográfica
Se presentan cuatro casos de sinovitis vellosonodular pigmentada, tres afectando a la rodilla y una a la cadera, ésta última con afectación ósea. Así mismo se hace una actualización bibliográfica sobre la etiopatogenia, radiología, método diagnósticos y tratamiento óptimo.