Cutaneous Lymphomas in Children and Adolescents In the literature on cutaneous lymphomas, data on children and adolescents are often lumped together with those of adult patients. Although clinicopathologic features may…
Cutaneous Lymphomas in HIV-Infected Individuals Patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may develop benign and malignant lymphoproliferative disorders [1–3]. It has been estimated that HIV+ patients have a…
Cutaneous Lymphoproliferative Disorders in Other Iatrogenic and Non-Iatrogenic Immune Deficiencies Besides post-transplant and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related lymphomas, cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders may occur in any other iatrogenic or non-iatrogenic immunodeficiency,…
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS I. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS A. Definition: Inflammatory arthritis characterized by morning stiffness, subcutaneous nodules, and laboratory abnormalities (+ rheumatoid factor in 70%). B. Affects 6% of women and 2% of men of…
TRAUMA AND OPTIONS FOR RECONSTRUCTION I. GOALS A. Form: Major component of body image B. Function: Provides stability, organ of sensation, mobility. An intact leg without function is a hindrance to rehabilitation and…
NERVE INJURIES I. PERIPHERAL NERVE ANATOMY (See Fig. 1-2) A. Nerve fiber: The fundamental unit of the peripheral nervous system, which may be motor, sensory, or motor–sensory (mixed) 1. Motor (efferent) nerve fibers…
I. OVERVIEW OF CONGENITAL UPPER EXTREMITY ANOMALIES A. Incidence 1. Approximately 0.2% of all live births 2. Most common: Syndactyly, polydactyly, and camptodactyly 3. 95% sporadic 4. Frequently associated with cardiac, hematopoietic, and tumorous conditions due…
PHARMACOLOGY OF LOCAL ANESTHETICS I. CHEMISTRY A. Local anesthetic (LA) molecules consist of three components, each of which contributes distinct properties to the molecule: 1. Aromatic ring: Determines lipid solubility and hence potency….
I. EYELID ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (FIG. 19-1) A. The primary function of the eyelids is protection of the globe. B. The upper eyelid is dynamic, whereas the lower eyelid acts as a static…
