Glomus Tumor: eMedicine Dermatology

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Glomus Tumor: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Glomus tumors are relatively uncommon benign neoplasms that differentiate to become modified smooth muscle cells called glomus cells. Two variants are noted: solitary glomus tumors and multiple glomus tumors, which are also known as glomangiomas or ...

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Granuloma, Annulare and Pyogenic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Granuloma annulare (GA) is a benign self-limited dermatosis characterized by a raised annular configuration. Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is misnamed, being neither pyogenic nor granuloma. It is a benign, acquired, vascular tumor of the skin and mucous ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Annulare and pyogenic granuloma are two types of skin conditions which may send sufferers to the emergency deptartment. http://bit.ly/9mkcDC

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Cheek Reconstruction: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The incidence of skin cancer continues to rise, with more than 1 million cancers diagnosed annually in the United States alone.1 Many of these cancers occur on the face, including the cheeks, which comprise a significant ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cheek reconstruction may be necessary after skin cancer or other tumors or traumas. Learn more about the procedure. http://bit.ly/ayq3U3

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Forehead and Temple Reconstruction: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In approaching the reconstruction of the forehead and the temple, the following goals should be emphasized: Preservation of the motor function of the frontal branch of the facial nerve because injury to the nerve can result in ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Indications for forehead and temple reconstruction include trauma and removal of benign and malignant tumors. http://bit.ly/cx777f

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Nasopalatine Duct Cyst: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Nasopalatine duct cysts (NPDC) are developmental, nonneoplastic cysts that are considered to be the most common (about 70%) of the nonodontogenic cysts.1 Nasopalatine duct cyst is one of many pathologic processes that may occur within ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Nasopalatine duct cysts account for approximately 12% of all jaw cyst tumors. Learn the cause and symptoms. http://bit.ly/aoTZeO

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Maffucci Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Enchondroma with multiple angiomas (Maffucci syndrome) was first reported by Maffucci in 1881 after a 40-year-old woman died from complications following amputation of an arm. The patient had frequent and severe hemorrhage from a vascular tumor ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Maffucci syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects both males and females. Learn about the symptoms. http://bit.ly/9efPt6

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Dabska Tumor: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The Dabska tumor (DT) is a rare, low-grade angiosarcoma that often affects the skin of children. It has a distinctive histologic architecture of anastomosing vascular channels with intravascular papillary outpouchings projecting, sometimes in a glomeruluslike pattern, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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The Dabska tumor (DT) is a rare, low-grade angiosarcoma that often affects the skin of children. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/d7EuY0

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Onychomatricoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: An onychomatricoma is a subungual tumor of the fingers and toes. The earliest description of this tumor was published in 1992.1The terminology describing onychomatricomas has slowly been adjusted over time. In 1992, the original description ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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An onychomatricoma is a subungual tumor of the fingers and toes. Learn what might cause onychomatricoma. http://bit.ly/drzrWI

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Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Penile tumors present a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic issue, mainly because of their psychological implications. The diagnosis may be delayed because many patients tend to disregard early asymptomatic lesions, and they often seek medical attention at ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common type of cancer found on the penis. Learn more about penile SCC. http://bit.ly/cvRnB6

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Keratoacanthoma: eMedicine Dermatology

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Keratoacanthoma is a common skin tumor. Tumors may be benign but then transform to malignant. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ceNWVO

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Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is a rare, malignant appendage tumor commonly classified as a low-grade sweat gland carcinoma that typically occurs on the head and neck, particularly the central face. It shows aggressive local invasion but ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Microcystic adnexal carcinoma is a rare, malignant tumor on the arm or leg classified as a low-grade sweat gland tumor. http://bit.ly/9m9rJY

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Sebaceous Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sebaceous gland carcinoma is an aggressive, uncommon, cutaneous tumor first well-described by Allaire in 1891.1 This tumor is thought to arise from sebaceous glands in the skin and, thus, may arise anywhere on the body ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Sebaceous gland carcinoma is an aggressive, uncommon, cutaneous tumor first well-described in 1891. Learn more.http://bit.ly/chN9Kl

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Premalignant Fibroepithelial Tumor (Pinkus Tumor): eMedicine Dermatology

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A Pinkus tumor, or premalignant fibroepithelial tumor, is unusual. Learn more about this type of tumor. http://bit.ly/9HCvYg

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Stewart-Treves Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Stewart-Treves syndrome is a rare, deadly cutaneous angiosarcoma that develops in long-standing chronic lymphedema.1 Most commonly, this tumor is a result of lymphedema induced by radical mastectomy to treat breast cancer. Unfortunately, although the breast ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Stewart-Treves syndrome is a rare, deadly skin tumor that arises due to swelling caused by lymphatic obstruction. http://bit.ly/9XcvuR

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