Geoffrey Nguyen, Jamie Palmer, Moran R Levin, Ramya Swamy, Janet Alexander
{"title":"Validating the Efficacy of a Stepwise Video Module for Conjunctival Closure.","authors":"Geoffrey Nguyen, Jamie Palmer, Moran R Levin, Ramya Swamy, Janet Alexander","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1768026","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1768026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b> The aim of this study is to describe a cost-effective and portable surgical training module for ophthalmology trainees and demonstrate its effectiveness in building confidence and reducing stress with conjunctival closure. <b>Methods</b> A total of 29 trainees (fourth year medical students, postgraduate year (PGY) 1 ophthalmology residents, PGY2 ophthalmology residents) participated in the module during July 2022. They completed a Pre-Module and Post-Module Questionnaire, with some questions assessing their confidence level and other questions assessing their stress level with conjunctival closure. A Likert scale of 1 to 10 was used to evaluate their level of confidence or stress (with 1 indicating low confidence or low stress and 10 indicating high confidence or high stress). <b>Results</b> Prior to completing the module, participants had an average conjunctival suturing skills confidence level score of 2.6 ± 1.6, which increased significantly to 5.6 ± 1.6 after completing the module ( <i>p</i> < 0.001). Participant's stress level score with performing conjunctival closure on live patients significantly decreased from 7.5 ± 2.4 to 5.6 ± 1.5 ( <i>p</i> < 0.001) after completion of the module. When participants were separated into two groups, participants in the PGY1 residents/medical students group had an average conjunctival suturing skills confidence level score of 2.7 ± 1.8, which rose significantly to 5.1 ± 1.5 after completing the module ( <i>p</i> = 0.008), whereas PGY2 residents had an average conjunctival suturing skills confidence level score of 2.6 ± 1.6, which rose significantly to 5.8 ± 1.7 after completing the module ( <i>p</i> < 0.001). Participant's stress level scores with performing conjunctival closure on live patients did not show significant results in the PGY1 residents/medical students group but significantly decreased from 7.2 ± 2.2 to 5.2 ± 1.3 ( <i>p</i> < 0.001) in PGY2 residents. Participants agreed that the video presented was effective for learning the surgical skill and that the module was engaging and prepared them well to learn more advanced conjunctival suturing techniques. <b>Conclusion</b> Our surgical training module is an effective teaching tool for ophthalmology trainees to increase confidence and decrease stress about performing conjunctiva closure. It provides an opportunity for trainees to repetitively practice key surgical techniques on an inexpensive and reusable training model.</p>","PeriodicalId":30659,"journal":{"name":"Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology","volume":"7 1","pages":"e80-e85"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10804754/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89171829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Autoimplantation – An Immunological Treatment For Multiple Warts","authors":"Abhineetha Hosthota, Bindushree Redappa, Savita Koregol","doi":"10.2478/sjdv-2020-0016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2020-0016","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction. Warts are benign epithelial lesions that involve skin and mucosa. Successful management depends on the patient’s immunity, site and type of wart. In spite of huge therapeutic armory available, no treatment has been found to be effective so far. Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of autoimplantation in the management of multiple warts. Material and Methods. This is a hospital based prospective study of forty patients with multiple warts. A prospective, hospital-based study included forty cases of multiple warts for autoimplantation. Resolution of warts within three months was taken as complete clearance; the follow up of any recurrence lasted six months. Results. The majority of patients were males (69.7%), belonging to 21–30 years age group (57.6%). Complete resolution was observed in 25 patients, partial response was achieved in 5 patients and there was no response in 3 patients. The majority of patients did not have any complication or recurrence Conclusion. Autoimplantation is a simple, daycare, effective procedure. It provides resistance by inducing cell mediated immunity and also prevents recurrence to a great extent.","PeriodicalId":30659,"journal":{"name":"Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology","volume":"12 1","pages":"135 - 140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41808509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Temelkova, Yordan Stoyanov Milev, Zhasmina Krasimirova Garkova, T. Kalinova, Z. Dimitrova, B. Ivanova, J. Kazandjieva, S. Márina
{"title":"Necrotizing Fasciitis: a Clinical Case and a Review of the Literature","authors":"I. Temelkova, Yordan Stoyanov Milev, Zhasmina Krasimirova Garkova, T. Kalinova, Z. Dimitrova, B. Ivanova, J. Kazandjieva, S. Márina","doi":"10.2478/sjdv-2020-0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2020-0017","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Necrotizing fasciitis is a soft tissue, life-threatening infection with a fulminant and often fatal course. Early diagnosis is usually delayed as the onset of the disease is often masked in the form of erysipelas or cellulite. The condition is characterized by necrosis of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and underlying fascia. We describe a case of a 42-year-old man with a complaint of erythema, fever and severe pain in his right leg 4 days before hospitalization. The patient was admitted and treated with a diagnosis of erysipelas. A few hours after admission, in connection with a drastic deterioration in the general condition and dermatological status, he was transferred to a purulentseptic ward with a fulminant picture of necrotizing fasciitis. Debridement and fasciotomy were performed successfully and timely. Good prognosis and survival in patients with NF correlate directly with the complex of measures. Appropriate antibiotics and intensive general support avoid massive systemic diffusion. Early and adequate surgical debridement and fasciotomy are associated with improved survival.","PeriodicalId":30659,"journal":{"name":"Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology","volume":"12 1","pages":"141 - 146"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45536180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Piloleiomyoma Presented by Multiple Cutaneous Nodules: a Case Report","authors":"Lala Cahangirova, J. Musayev","doi":"10.2478/sjdv-2020-0020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2020-0020","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction. Piloleiomyoma is a rare benign tumor which is caused by erector pili muscle and makes up 5% of all leiomyomas. They can be solitary and multiple. Multiple lesions still pose challenges for clinicians since their treatment option is very limited. Case report. We report a case of a 25-year-old male patient who had painful papules and nodules on the neck and chest for three years. Multiple red-brown papules and nodules in the skin of regio mammaria dextra and regio submandibularis on the left were seen on physical examination. Histopathological examination of punch bi-were seen on physical examination. Histopathological examination of punch biopsy sample revealed well-circumscribed nodule composed of spindle cells. The case was reported as cutaneous leiomyoma (piloleiomyoma). The patient was given 5 mg/day amlodipin and kept under control. Conclusion. The ideal treatment option for piloleiomyoma is surgical excision, but the problem with that treatment is that the lesions have tendency to recur. Medicamentous therapy plays a limited role; however, calcium-channel blockers and α-adrenergic blockers may help in palliating or eliminating associated pain through inhibition of smooth muscle contraction.","PeriodicalId":30659,"journal":{"name":"Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology","volume":"12 1","pages":"157 - 161"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45284170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Biljana Jeremić Gajinov, S. Prcic, Milana Ivkov Simić, N. Vuckovic, M. Matic, Z. Golušin, L. Vujanović
{"title":"Secondary Tumor Arising in a Nevus Sebaceous","authors":"Biljana Jeremić Gajinov, S. Prcic, Milana Ivkov Simić, N. Vuckovic, M. Matic, Z. Golušin, L. Vujanović","doi":"10.2478/sjdv-2020-0018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2020-0018","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction. Nevus sebaceous is a rare congenital hamartoma, composed of epidermis, sebaceous glands, sweat glands and hair follicles. It is possible to develop secondary tumors in the area of nevus sebaceous during the lifetime, most often after puberty. Secondary lesions are most often benign, while malignant lesions may occur but significantly less frequently. Case report. We present the case of a 21-year-old patient who came for an examination due to the appearance of a nodule in the area of a yellowish lesion on the head. The yellowish lesion was present since birth, and the nodule appeared about a year before. The dermoscopic examination of the lesion was nonspecific. The final diagnosis of eccrine poroma as a secondary lesion in nevus sebaceous was made by pathohisto-logical analysis. Conclusion. Every secondary tumor in nevus sebaceous deserves full attention, with either close follow up, or excision with pathohistological analysis.","PeriodicalId":30659,"journal":{"name":"Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology","volume":"12 1","pages":"147 - 151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47672608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pankaj Das, S. Arora, G. Singh, A. Bahuguna, Neelam Singh, P. Bellad, Aakansha Gupta
{"title":"Blistering Beetle Dermatitis Mimicking Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: a Case Report","authors":"Pankaj Das, S. Arora, G. Singh, A. Bahuguna, Neelam Singh, P. Bellad, Aakansha Gupta","doi":"10.2478/sjdv-2020-0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2020-0019","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Blistering beetle dermatitis is an important dermatological disease of tropical countries. Although the clinical features are classical, little awareness amongst medical practitioners may cause difficulties in the diagnosis of this condition. Further, it may sometimes mimic an unrelated disease which can lead to delay in treatment causing prolonged suffering of the patient. We present a case of blistering beetle dermatitis that was initially misdiagnosed as a case of herpeszoster ophthalmicus. The case is presented to reinforce awareness on this dermatologicaldis-ease and discuss its atypical presentation and its management.","PeriodicalId":30659,"journal":{"name":"Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology","volume":"12 1","pages":"152 - 156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42618399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Irsalina Husna Azwir, K. Djawad, Nurelly N. Waspodo, A. Madjid
{"title":"Recurrent Pregnancy Induced Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Rare Case Report","authors":"Irsalina Husna Azwir, K. Djawad, Nurelly N. Waspodo, A. Madjid","doi":"10.2478/sjdv-2020-0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2020-0014","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Pemphigus vulgaris is a potentially life-threatening bullous autoimmune disease that can be triggered by various factors, one of which is pregnancy. Cases of pregnancy induced pemphigus are rare, and can result in devastating outcomes, both from the maternal or fetal perspectives if not treated promptly and adequately. The use of systemic corticosteroids is paramount to improve the outcome of the patient and fetus and it is a first-line treatment for the disease. Patients with a history of pemphigus should plan their pregnancies carefully, taking into consideration a minimum of 6 months remission before conception. This case report is about a 28-year-old woman with a history of pemphigus vulgaris that did not seek medical treatment of her pemphigus, which resulted in the intrauterine fetal death. The patient was treated with systemic corticosteroids and achieved great resolution to her blisters and overall wellbeing.","PeriodicalId":30659,"journal":{"name":"Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology","volume":"12 1","pages":"92 - 96"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49463485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Irwan Junawanto, K. Djawad, Sri Rimayani, F. Tabri, Nurelly N. Waspodo, Faridha Ilyas, Dewa Ayu Supriyantini
{"title":"A Case Report of Pediatric Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Current Approach and Diagnostic Challenges for Dermatologist","authors":"Irwan Junawanto, K. Djawad, Sri Rimayani, F. Tabri, Nurelly N. Waspodo, Faridha Ilyas, Dewa Ayu Supriyantini","doi":"10.2478/sjdv-2020-0012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2020-0012","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a chronic and rare myeloproliferative disorder caused by disorders in Lang-erhans cell proliferation in various organs and tissues. LCH has a wide variety of clinical manifestations, making it difficult to diagnose. Cutaneous manifestations are polymorphic in the form of purpura, papule, vesicles and pustules. LCH can involve vital organs such as the liver and lungs as well as the hematopoiesis system that usually gives a poor prognosis. The prognosis is also influenced by the age of patient, organ dysfunction and response to the first 6 weeks of chemotherapy treatment. A 3-year-old girl reported a major complaint of an abscess-like lesion in the region of neck accompanied by an extensive purpura of scalp, neck and inguinal areas accompanied by vulvar erosions. The immunohistochemical and histopathologic examination support LCH and the clinical improvement after intravenous administration of intravenous 3 mg/m2 Vinblastine chemotherapy, 75 mg/m2 etoposide, oral 40 mg/m2 per prednisone. After the 6th cycle of chemotherapy, the patient died.","PeriodicalId":30659,"journal":{"name":"Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology","volume":"12 1","pages":"79 - 86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41719956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Harlequin Ichthyosis (HI) Associated with Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Choanal Atresia","authors":"N. Deshmukh, A. Gosavi, R. Chavan, V. Belgaumkar","doi":"10.2478/sjdv-2020-0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2020-0015","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a severe form of congenital ichthyosis with autosomal recessive inheritance. Incidence of harlequin ichthyosis is 1 in 3,00,000 live births. We report a case of HI associated with bilateral choanal atresia and atrial septal defects, which is a rare association in this skin disorder. A-month-old preterm male baby born out of consanguineous marriage presented with features of armour-like scales and erythema all over body, ectropion, eclabium and fissures over flexures. The patient was born with a colloidion membrane at birth. The baby was operated for bilateral choanal atresia soon after birth because he developed cyanosis upon breast feeding which improved on crying. Upon flexible nasal endoscopy, diagnosis of membranous type of choanal atresia was confirmed by ENT (ear, nose, throat) surgeon. Heart auscultation revealed a murmur in our patient. Electrocardiogram and 2D Echocardiography was reported as atrial septal defect (4.5 mm OsASD). The patient was started on acitretin (1 mg/kg/day) and emollients after complete evaluation and is currently on regular follow up. Harlequin ichthyosis is linked to mutation of ABCA12 gene. It is often associated with eclabium, ectropion, hypoplastic nose, ears and fingers. Congenital heart diseases are rarely reported with HI in literature. This makes it mandatory to screen HI patients for internal defects.","PeriodicalId":30659,"journal":{"name":"Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology","volume":"12 1","pages":"97 - 99"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48627782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Immunocompetent Adult with Severe Oral Manifestation","authors":"Sulasmia, K. Djawad, G. S. Lauren","doi":"10.2478/sjdv-2020-0013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2020-0013","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Hand-foot-mouth Disease (HFMD) is an acute, self-limited, and highly contagious disease caused by a virus and generally affects children under 10 years old. The etiology of this disease is enterovirus 71 or coxsackievirus A16 which usually causes symptomatic infection or mild disease. Immunocompetent adults are rarely affected. However, recently the incidence of HFMD in immunocompetent adults has increased. We report a 41-year-old woman with severe oral lesions and painful papulovesicular eruption on the palms of her hands and feet.","PeriodicalId":30659,"journal":{"name":"Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology","volume":"12 1","pages":"87 - 91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46881817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}