Dermatology Grand Round Cases 2007

Dermatology Grand Round Cases 2007 from American Osteopathic College of Dermatology


Signs and Symptoms of Systemic Involvement in an Urticaria Pigmentosa Patient
We present a 25 y/o female with a history of adolescent onset urticaria pigmentosa and progressively worsening symptoms. Upon review of history, patient admitted to recurrent episodes of headaches, fainting spells, flushing, pruritus, palpitations, wheezing, abdominal pain, and vomiting within the last year....
Jan 30, 2007, 06:38

Grand Round Cases : 2007 Academic Year
Swollen, Sore Red Eye
A 64 year old Caucasian female presents to our clinic complaining of a “swollen, sore red eye?for the past three weeks. In addition to her using over the counter topical antibiotics, her primary doctor placed her on ciprofloxacin 500mg P.O. Q.D., currently day 5. Both the patient and her primary doctor are concerned that her condition is worsening despite treatment...
Jun 1, 2004, 05:42


Persistent Plaques After Bone Marrow Transplant
NC is a 19 yr old Hispanic male with a seven year history of a persistent rash. The lesions began on his proximal extremities and increased in number and size over time. The lesions began one year after allogeneic bone marrow transplant for acute myelogenous leukemia. However, he stated that he was not taking any immunosuppressants when the rash started. The lesions were occasionally pruritic and unresponsive to super-high potency topical steroids.
Sep 30, 2003, 00:20


Painful Nodules on the Feet
Patient: 12 years old white female presented with chief complaint of painful nodules on plantar aspects of the feet. The patient states that she awoke two days ago with 1-2 slightly raised erythematous nodules on her right foot, that were very tender to walk on. By that afternoon, she had 4-6 lesions on the plantar and lateral sides of both feet. They had become increasingly tender and now prevent ambulation.
Aug 29, 2002, 12:52


Unilateral Hyperpigmented Axillary Eruption
A 71 year old Hispanic female with a past medical history of insulin dependent diabetes, and left cerebral vascular accident was referred by her primary care physician for evaluation of a unilateral, hyperpigmented rash located in the right axilla...
May 29, 2002, 00:54