Purpuric nodules along a surgical scar. Metastatic malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis.
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Biomedical subjects
S A Sekula
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The porphyrias.
The porphyrias are caused by hereditary defects in the synthesis of heme. Each porphyria is characterized by a unique enzyme defect and measurable elevations of specific heme precursors. While qualitatively normal, these precursors accumulate to cause protean signs and symptoms. Photosensitivity should raise the suspicion of a porphyria, especially in a child or a young adult. The skin, teeth and eyes may provide clues to the diagnosis in some cases.
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Linear IgA bullous disease in a patient with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder.
Four proven and two suspected cases of linear IgA bullous disease with underlying malignancies have been reported in the literature. A fifth case associated with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder is presented, and adult linear IgA bullous disease is reviewed.
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Epidermal nevus misinterpreted as child abuse.
Determining what constitutes true child abuse is not always easy. A child with epidermal nevus and multiple café-au-lait spots was erroneously thought to be a victim of abuse. This report details the features of epidermal nevi. We present these findings with the hope that such misdiagnoses can be avoided in the future.
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