Biomedical subjects

Lindy Peta Fox

Publications and source records attributed to Lindy Peta Fox.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2004

Mycobacterium abscessus cellulitis and multifocal abscesses of the breasts in a transsexual from illicit intramammary injections of silicone.

We report the case of a 29-year-old transsexual who developed Mycobacterium abscessus infection after receiving intramammary liquid silicone injections in the nonphysician office setting. Our patient represents 1 of 14 confirmed and 11 suspected cases in New York City of M abscessus infection after illicit cosmetic procedures. As injectable cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly popular, dermatologists should be aware of both the common and unusual complications. Furthermore, all physicians should be alerted to the current cluster of M abscessus infections after injections for cosmetic purposes by nonmedical practitioners in New York City.

Abscess↗

PubMed2004

Pyomyositis.

Four patients were admitted to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for evaluation of lower extremity pain and swelling. Three patients were initially misdiagnosed with cellulitis and one patient underwent evaluation for dermatomyositis. After consultation by the dermatologist, a correct diagnosis of pyomyositis was made clinically and confirmed by imaging, surgery, or an interventional procedure. Wound, blood, and urine cultures were positive for methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus in 100%, 50%, and 25% of patients, respectively. After the appropriate diagnosis and treatment, all patients experienced rapid resolution of symptoms and a favorable outcome.

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Cutis verticis gyrata in a patient with Noonan syndrome.

We report cutis verticis gyrata in a patient with Noonan syndrome. While cutis vertices gyrata has been shown to have a strong association with chromosomal abnormalities, especially Turner syndrome, this infant represents only the second reported instance of cutis verticis gyrata occurring in a patient with Noonan syndrome.

Abnormalities, Multiple↗