Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the epidermis, dermis and
subcutaneous tissue, in which the most common etiologic agent in Brazil is
Fonsecaea pedrosoi. In more advanced cases we found many
difficulties in their treatment, and therefore, we report a case of extensive
and severe chromoblastomycosis, with therapeutical failure of first choice
treatments, but good response to voriconazole.
On rare occasions, skin lesions are the first local of metastatic manifestation
of internal malignancies. In case of no previous diagnosis of these tumors, the
approach of suspicious skin lesions becomes a challenge, especially in
differentiating cutaneous metastases and adnexal primary neoplasms. Currently,
besides epidemiologic, dermoscopic and histopathologic aspects, the evaluation
also integrates immunohistochemical exams and cell markers such as p40 and p63,
highly specific for skin metastases. This article describes the case of
cutaneous metastases as the sole obvious sign of breast cancer in a previously
asymptomatic woman. The diagnosis was made by the finding of neoplastic cells in
the dermis and immunohistochemistry compatible with ductal carcinoma.
The granulomatosis with polyangiitis, initially known as Wegener's granulomatosis, is
a small and medium vessels vasculitis. It's classic form presents a triad:
necrotizing granuloma of respiratory tract, necrotizing cutaneous vasculitis and
glomerulonephritis. This vasculitis has cytoplasmic antineutrophil antibodies as
signal. This work illustrates a case, of multisystemic rare disease, in which the
segment and treatment were considered satisfactory for symptoms remission.
Pigmented purpuric dermatoses are chronic vascular inflammatory conditions
characterized by the presence of pigmented macules. Among its different
presentations, lichen aureus is distinguished by the lichenoid conformation of
its plaques and the predilection for lower limb involvement. Its segmented form
is rare and difficult to control, especially in cases of symptomatic lesions. We
report a rare case of segmental lichen aureus with six years of evolution
associated with light itching. We also discuss the main therapeutic approaches
to control the disease.
The Henoch-Schönlein purpura is the vasculitis associated with deposits of
immunoglobulin A in small vessels. Its association with cytoplasmic
antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies is possible, but rare. This vasculitis is
uncommon in adults and the main clinic manifestations are purpuric lesions in
lower limbs with gastrointestinal symptoms and renal involvement. The present
work describes a rare case of Henoch-Schönlein purpura in an adult with
cytoplasmic antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies.
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