Sign of Leser-Trelat: eMedicine Dermatology

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Sign of Leser-Trelat: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: The sign of Leser-Trelat, a rare finding, is the sudden eruption of multiple seborrheic keratoses caused by a malignancy. The sign of Leser-Trelat often occurs with malignant acanthosis nigricans, a more accepted sign of internal cancer. ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 9:57 pm By:

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The sudden onset of many colored skin lesions may be a result of Sign of Leser-Trelat. Learn more about this condition.http://bit.ly/dDrFKT

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Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is an extremely rare hereditary disease that affects the skin, musculoskeletal system, and vasculature. HGPS is characterized by signs of premature aging. The term progeria is derived from the Greek word geras, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is an extremely rare hereditary disease that results in premature aging & more.http://bit.ly/bqZ7XO

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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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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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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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Rosacea: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Rosacea is a common condition characterized by symptoms of facial flushing and a spectrum of clinical signs, including erythema, telangiectasia, coarseness of skin, and an inflammatory papulopustular eruption resembling acne.Definition and subtypesAn expert ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Rosacea is a common condition characterized by symptoms of facial flushing & other symptoms. Learn about causes. http://bit.ly/aYdtYC

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Ecthyma Gangrenosum: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a well-recognized but uncommon cutaneous infection most often associated with a Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia. EG usually occurs in patients who are critically ill and immunocompromised and is almost always a sign of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Critically ill patients are susceptible to the development of ecthyma gangrenosum. Learn more about this condition. http://bit.ly/9AVcGO

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Melanonychia: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: INTRODUCTION Melanonychia is brown or black pigmentation of the nail unit. Melanonychia commonly presents as pigmented band arranged lengthwise along the nail unit, and this presentation is known as longitudinal (LM) melanonychia or melanonychia striata. The most ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Nail signs can portend serious underlying conditions. Melanonychia is newly updated for 2010: http://bit.ly/99VFN8

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