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M J Fellner

Publications and source records attributed to M J Fellner.

At least 37 records · Page 2Linked to original sources
PubMed1978

Successful use of cyclophosphamide and prednisone for initial treatment of pemphigus vulgaris.

Previous reports showed that cyclophosphamide used late in the treatment of patients with pemphigus vulgaris reduced the complications due to steroids. In this study, cyclophosphamide was used in the initial treatment of five patients with pemphigus vulgaris in combination with prednisone to avoid side-effects of prednisone. Two patients had no prior treatment with steroids for pemphigus. Results indicate that initial combined program may be a highly effective treatment method for pemphigus vulgaris. Followup from one to four years after treatment shows all five patients in remission; four require no medication.

Adult↗
PubMed1977

Pigmented basal cell cancer masquerading as superficial spreading malignant melanoma.

A 49-year-old woman of Spanish descent had a pigmented lesion on the thigh present for many years, which enlarged recently. The lesion showed notching and black, brown, and blue colors that led to the initial diagnosis of superficial spreading malignant melanoma. Results of skin biopsy disclosed the lesion was a basal cell epithelioma with large amounts of melanin in the dermis. This report illustrates the importance of considering pigmented basal cell epithelioma in the differential diagnosis of superficial spreading malignant melanoma.

Basal Cell Carcinoma↗
PubMed1976

Occurrence of bullous pemphigoid after furosemide therapy.

A 78-year-old woman with Parkinson disease developed tense bullous lesions on the chest, arms, and in the groin that were diagnosed as bullous pemphigoid. Histologic examination, as well as immunofluorescence tests, confirmed this diagnosis. The possibility of a drug-induced disease was considered because she was taking seven different medications. Furosemide (Lasix) was suspected primarily. Complete clearing occurred with prednisone therapy, but readministration of furosemide resulted in bulla formation.

Aged↗
PubMed1976

Green autofluorescence in human epidermal cells.

A characteristic and natural autofluorescence that appears brilliant green in frozen sections of untreated skin when viewed under the fluorescent microscope is demonstrated. Study with various barrier filters and exciter filters indicates that the optimum absorption for visualization of this is 300 to 330 nm, and the optimum fluorescence is between 500 and 530 nm under the conditions used. Clinical study of skin from 52 patients including black, white, Puerto Rican, and Chinese indicates a relationship between skin color and intensity of autofluorescence. In addition, the cellular localization of autofluorescence corresponds to sites of melanin. Cells in the basal layer are involved most conspicuously and nuclei are spared.

Color↗
PubMed1975

Congenital unilateral benign papillomatosis of the mouth.

A 29-year old man had an unusual unilateral lesion of the mucous membranes of the mouth, including the lips, buccal mucosa, hard and soft palate, and uvula. The lesion was a conglomerate of tiny papillomas and had been present since birth. At the age of 8 years, a mass extending from the uvula into the pharynx was surgically excised. The histopathological findings showed acanthosis, papillomatosis, and an inflammatory infiltrate. The findings represent a rare case and perhaps a unique one, to my knowledge.

Adult↗