Dermatopathology

Case Reports

Primary Cutaneous Epstein-Barr Virus–Positive Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: A Rare and Aggressive Cutaneous Lymphoma

Author:

Jennifer Vermeesch, DO

James Ramirez, MD

Ann Lafond, MD

Although rare, Epstein-Barr Virus–positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is an important consideration when evaluating a patient with a suspected...

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Diffuse Pustular Eruption Following Computed Tomography

Author:

John Mario Levri, DO

Liesl Shockley Grenier, MD

A 31-year-old man presented with a rapidly progressive, burning rash of 1 day's duration, along with malaise, nausea, and dizziness. Physical...

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Case Reports

Concomitant Fibrofolliculoma and Trichodiscoma on the Abdomen

Author:

Jessica Riley, DO

Leela Athalye, DO

Donna Tran, DO

Stephanie Fogelson, MD

Paul Shitabata, MD

Fibrofolliculoma and trichodiscoma are adnexal tumors that arise from or around hair follicles and are two of the many characteristic features of...

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Dermpath Diagnosis

Progressive and Translucent Plaques on the Soles

Author:

Lindsey M. Voller, BA

Sanna D. Ronkainen, MD

Kevin J. Gaddis, MD

A 64-year-old woman with a medical history of Waldenström macroglobulinemia, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy presented with slowly growing...

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For Residents

Cross-contamination of Pathology Specimens: A Cautionary Tale

Author:

Stephen W. Lewellis, MD, PhD

Katherine Roy, MD

Linda Gojenola, MT

Susan M. Swetter, MD

Kerri E. Rieger, MD, PhD

There are many potential sources of error in clinical practice. An astute clinician must not only work hard to prevent errors but also minimize...

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Solitary Exophytic Plaque on the Left Groin

Author:

Burak Tekin, MD

Cuyan Demirkesen, MD

Mehmet Salih Gürel, MD

A 40-year-old otherwise healthy man presented with an exophytic plaque on the left groin of 1 month's duration. The lesion reportedly emerged as...

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Case Reports

Acquired Perforating Dermatosis in a Skin Graft

Author:

Laurence M. Bradley, MD

Ashley McWilliams, MD

Kunal Angra, MD

Rebat M. Halder, MD

Ife J. Rodney, MD

Acquired perforating dermatosis (APD) is characterized by pruritic craterlike lesions with a predilection for patients affected by chronic kidney...

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Dermpath Diagnosis

Multiple Pink Papules on the Chest and Upper Abdomen

Author:

Robert A. Kowtoniuk, BS

Christine A. Schleich, MD

Tammie C. Ferringer, MD

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Case Reports

Adult-Onset Still Disease: Persistent Pruritic Papular Rash With Unique Histopathologic Findings

Author:

Georgina M. Ferzli, MD, MS

Yu Yan, MD

Amanda A. Cyrulnik, MD

Jake Shackelton, MD

Dirk M. Elston, MD

Adult-onset Still disease (AOSD) is a systemic inflammatory condition that manifests clinically through spiking fevers,...

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Case Reports

Levamisole-Induced Vasculopathy With Gastric Involvement in a Cocaine User

Author:

Alan S. Boyd, MD

Melanie Ortleb, MD

Reports of levamisole-induced vasculopathy (LIV) secondary to use of levamisole-contaminated cocaine largely have been limited to the skin. We...

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