Cutaneous Kikuchi Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

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Cutaneous Kikuchi Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Kikuchi disease (KD) was reported for the first time in 1972 in Japan by Kikuchi and by Fujimoto and his colleagues. Kikuchi disease is an idiopathic, self-limited necrotizing lymphadenitis. Kikuchi disease commonly presents with cervical lymphadenopathy ...

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Lymph node biopsy findings in cutaneous Kikuchi disease updated: http://bit.ly/9lZAZ4

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Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) is a common childhood exanthem caused by human parvovirus B19 (PV-B19), an erythrovirus, in which a classic 3-phased cutaneous eruption follows a rarely noticed prodrome.1 Pathophysiology The development of erythema infectiosum ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) is a common childhood exanthem caused by human parvovirus B19 (PV-B19). Learn more.http://bit.ly/btEvms

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Milker's Nodules: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Milker's nodule, first described in the literature in 1799, is a localized, cutaneous, and mostly benign infection caused by a DNA virus of the genus Parapoxvirus. The disease is a zoonosis endemic to and common in ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Individuals who milk cattle or are around the milking process may develop Milker's nodules. Learn more about it.http://bit.ly/cA2EIH

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Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection continues to represent a major challenge and health problem worldwide. Two types of HIV have been identified. HIV-1 is the main cause of HIV infection throughout the world. HIV-2 is a ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Patients who suffer from HIV may notice skin manifestations of their condition. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aByfrP

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Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome is a rare systemic disease involving various melanocyte-containing organs. Bilateral panuveitis associated with cutaneous, neurologic, and auditory abnormalities are manifestations of this inflammatory granulomatous disorder. As first described by Vogt in 1906 and ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome is a multisystem disorder that is uncommon. Learn the causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/cny34e

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Cutaneous Larva Migrans: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is the most common tropically acquired dermatosis whose earliest description dates back more than 100 years. Cutaneous larva migrans manifests as an erythematous, serpiginous, pruritic, cutaneous eruption caused by accidental percutaneous penetration ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cutaneous larva migrans is a skin disease that is caused by the migration of hookworm larvae in human skin. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aIORzd

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Psoriasis, Nails: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Psoriatic nail disease has many clinical signs. Most psoriatic nail disease occurs in patients with clinically evident psoriasis; it only occurs in less than 5% of patients with no other cutaneous findings of psoriasis. An estimated ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Psoriatic nail disease occurs in patients with psoriasis and can lead to functional & social impairment. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9bzylt

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Granular Parakeratosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Granular parakeratosis, a benign condition, was first described in 1991 as a skin disease manifesting with erythematous hyperpigmented and hyperkeratotic papules and plaques of the cutaneous folds.1 Granular parakeratosis is sometimes associated with pruritus. Granular ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Granular parakeratosis is a skin condition that typically affects the armpits and other skin folds on the body. http://bit.ly/aZtdkr

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Parapsoriasis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Parapsoriasis describes a group of cutaneous diseases that can be characterized by scaly patches or slightly elevated papules and/or plaques that have a resemblance to psoriasis, hence the nomenclature. However, this description includes several inflammatory cutaneous ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Parapsoriasis describes a group of skin diseases that can be characterized by scaly patches resembling psoriasis. http://bit.ly/bGfHc7

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Paraneoplastic Diseases: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A wide range of cutaneous signs may be related to internal malignancy. Cancer may manifest in the skin as metastasis (eg, leukemia cutis, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Paget disease of the breast), nonspecific metabolic effects related to inanition ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Paraneoplastic syndrome is a disease or symptom that is a result of the presence of cancer in the body. http://bit.ly/dosj4l

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Gardner Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Gardner syndrome, a variant of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP),1 is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by GI polyps, multiple osteomas, and skin and soft tissue tumors. Cutaneous findings2 of Gardner syndrome include epidermoid cysts, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Gardner syndrome is a type of familial adenomatous polyposis disease. Learn more about the symptoms. http://bit.ly/bfGfbq

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Dermatologic Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Many disorders of the alimentary tract have dermatologic manifestations (see the Table below). A thorough understanding of the cutaneous/gastrointestinal (GI) relationship can alert the astute clinician to occult disease within the GI tract. This review attempts to ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Gastrointestinal diseases (Crohns disease, liver disease, etc) can cause skin problems in many patients. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cwJwMv

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Leukemia Cutis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Leukemia cutis is the infiltration of neoplastic leukocytes or their precursors into the epidermis, the dermis, or the subcutis, resulting in clinically identifiable cutaneous lesions.The dermatologist is often instrumental in the diagnosis of leukemia cutis. Accurate ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Leukemia cutis is a progressive, malignant disease of the blood-forming organs. Learn more. http://bit.ly/8Yaoqb

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Dermatologic Manifestations of Pulmonary Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The recognition and correct interpretation of cutaneous signs of diseases that primarily affect the bronchopulmonary system may aid the clinician in diagnosis and assessment of prognosis. This article reviews selected pulmonary diseases with distinctive cutaneous findings.View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Patients who suffer with pulmonary disease may notice skin changes. Learn more about skin and pulmonary disease.http://bit.ly/d2lz6A

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Dermatologic Manifestations of Cardiac Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cardiovascular disorders and therapies are often associated with a variety of dermatologic manifestations. Frequently, these cutaneous signs can be used in facilitating a diagnosis of the underlying cardiac disease. For example, the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Certain skin eruptions or changes can be associated with cardiac disease. Learn how skin can play a role in diagnosis.http://bit.ly/91YgNo

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