BACKGROUND Lidocaine/prilocaine(EMLA)cream is a local anesthetic that is applied to the skin or mucosa during painful therapeutic procedures with few reported side effects.CASE SUMMARY Here,we report the use of dermat...BACKGROUND Lidocaine/prilocaine(EMLA)cream is a local anesthetic that is applied to the skin or mucosa during painful therapeutic procedures with few reported side effects.CASE SUMMARY Here,we report the use of dermatoscopy to identify a case of erythema with purpura,a rare side effect,after the application of 5%EMLA cream.CONCLUSION We conclude that erythema with purpura is caused by irritation and toxicity associated with EMLA,but the specific mechanism by which the toxic substance affects skin blood vessels is unclear.In response to this situation and for cosmetic needs,we recommend tranexamic acid,in addition to routine therapy,to prevent changes in pigmentation in patients with dermatitis.展开更多
BACKGROUNDWith the incidence of pancreatic diseases increasing year by year,pancreatichyperglycemia,as one of the common complications,is gradually gaining attentionfor its impact on the skin health of patients.CASE S...BACKGROUNDWith the incidence of pancreatic diseases increasing year by year,pancreatichyperglycemia,as one of the common complications,is gradually gaining attentionfor its impact on the skin health of patients.CASE SUMMARYThis was the case of an elderly female with clinical manifestations of necrolyticmigratory erythema,“three more and one less,”diabetes mellitus,hypertension,anemia,hypoproteinemia,and other syndromes,which had been misdiagnosedas eczema.Abdominal computed tomography showed a pancreatic caudal spaceoccupyinglesion,and the magnetic resonance scanning of the epigastric regionwith dynamic enhancement and diffusion-weighted imaging suggested a tumorof the pancreatic tail,which was considered to be a neuroendocrine tumor orcystadenoma.The patient was referred to a more equipped hospital for laparoscopicpancreatic tail resection.Post-surgery diagnosis revealed a neuroendocrinetumor in the tail of the pancreas.To date,the patient’s general condition is good,and she is still under close follow-up.CONCLUSIONNecrolytic migratory erythema can be induced by endocrine system tumors orendocrine metabolic abnormalities,with complex clinical manifestations,difficultdiagnosis,and easy misdiagnosis by dermatologists.The initial treatment principlesin dermatology include symptomatic supportive therapy and effectivedrugs to relieve skin lesions.After clarifying the etiology of glucagonoma,comprehensive treatment in collaboration with endocrinologists,generalsurgeons,and oncologists can help provide individualized treatment for patientsand improve their prognosis.展开更多
BACKGROUND Erythema multiforme(EM)is an extremely rare condition in neonates,and studies suggest its association with certain infections and neonatal vaccinations;however,few specific etiological agents have been iden...BACKGROUND Erythema multiforme(EM)is an extremely rare condition in neonates,and studies suggest its association with certain infections and neonatal vaccinations;however,few specific etiological agents have been identified.Rotavirus,a common pathogenic gastrointestinal virus in the neonatal period that is preventable via vaccination,has not been identified as a possible etiology.We report the case of a neonate who was referred for skin lesions presenting as EM,where a meticulous workup identified rotavirus as the sole causative agent.CASE SUMMARY A 14-day-old male infant was admitted to our hospital with a 1-day history of skin lesions.No medical history or medication intake was recorded.Except for the complaint of skin lesions,the caregivers denied any abnormal symptoms.Multiple tests,including routine laboratory evaluations,were performed to identify the cause of skin lesions.Serological tests for Immunoglobulin M for Toxoplasma,Rubella,Cytomegalovirus,Herpes Simplex Virus,and Epstein-Barr virus viral-capsid antigen were all negative.Multiple polymerase chain reaction(PCR)tests for respiratory viruses and bacterial pathogens were negative(including the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2).Multiple PCR tests for gastrointestinal viruses and bacterial pathogens demonstrated evidence of rotavirus infection.No growth was reported in the blood and urine cultures.The patient received intravenous fluids for hydration;meanwhile,no other medications were prescribed.The lesions improved rapidly without specific treatment,and full recovery was achieved within a week.CONCLUSION The possibility of rotavirus,a major cause of pediatric gastrointestinal infections,being a trigger for neonatal EM should be considered.展开更多
回顾分析1例边缘区B细胞淋巴瘤(marginal zone B-cell lymphoma,MZBL)患者接受苯达莫司汀联合利妥昔单抗(bendamustine and rituximab,BR)治疗后继发结节性红斑(erythema nodosum,EN)的临床资料,并结合文献总结EN的临床表现、病理特点...回顾分析1例边缘区B细胞淋巴瘤(marginal zone B-cell lymphoma,MZBL)患者接受苯达莫司汀联合利妥昔单抗(bendamustine and rituximab,BR)治疗后继发结节性红斑(erythema nodosum,EN)的临床资料,并结合文献总结EN的临床表现、病理特点、可能的病因和治疗方法。该患者61岁,女,经骨髓活检、淋巴结活检等诊断为MZBL,予BR方案治疗后出现皮肤改变,且伴有发热、咽痛、关节肌肉疼痛等症状,白细胞介素-6(interleukin 6,IL-6)明显增高,经皮肤活检确诊为EN,未发现感染证据,原发病部分缓解,EN与化学治疗药物相关,经甲泼尼龙等抗炎治疗后迅速控制,后未再出现此类不良反应。淋巴瘤患者治疗后出现皮肤红斑表现,需结合临床表现、皮肤活检,尽早识别病因进行治疗,并对患者进行长期随访。展开更多
基金Supported by Qingxin District Science and Technology Plan Project of Qingyuan,Guangdong Province,China,No.2023QJ06012.
文摘BACKGROUND Lidocaine/prilocaine(EMLA)cream is a local anesthetic that is applied to the skin or mucosa during painful therapeutic procedures with few reported side effects.CASE SUMMARY Here,we report the use of dermatoscopy to identify a case of erythema with purpura,a rare side effect,after the application of 5%EMLA cream.CONCLUSION We conclude that erythema with purpura is caused by irritation and toxicity associated with EMLA,but the specific mechanism by which the toxic substance affects skin blood vessels is unclear.In response to this situation and for cosmetic needs,we recommend tranexamic acid,in addition to routine therapy,to prevent changes in pigmentation in patients with dermatitis.
文摘BACKGROUNDWith the incidence of pancreatic diseases increasing year by year,pancreatichyperglycemia,as one of the common complications,is gradually gaining attentionfor its impact on the skin health of patients.CASE SUMMARYThis was the case of an elderly female with clinical manifestations of necrolyticmigratory erythema,“three more and one less,”diabetes mellitus,hypertension,anemia,hypoproteinemia,and other syndromes,which had been misdiagnosedas eczema.Abdominal computed tomography showed a pancreatic caudal spaceoccupyinglesion,and the magnetic resonance scanning of the epigastric regionwith dynamic enhancement and diffusion-weighted imaging suggested a tumorof the pancreatic tail,which was considered to be a neuroendocrine tumor orcystadenoma.The patient was referred to a more equipped hospital for laparoscopicpancreatic tail resection.Post-surgery diagnosis revealed a neuroendocrinetumor in the tail of the pancreas.To date,the patient’s general condition is good,and she is still under close follow-up.CONCLUSIONNecrolytic migratory erythema can be induced by endocrine system tumors orendocrine metabolic abnormalities,with complex clinical manifestations,difficultdiagnosis,and easy misdiagnosis by dermatologists.The initial treatment principlesin dermatology include symptomatic supportive therapy and effectivedrugs to relieve skin lesions.After clarifying the etiology of glucagonoma,comprehensive treatment in collaboration with endocrinologists,generalsurgeons,and oncologists can help provide individualized treatment for patientsand improve their prognosis.
文摘BACKGROUND Erythema multiforme(EM)is an extremely rare condition in neonates,and studies suggest its association with certain infections and neonatal vaccinations;however,few specific etiological agents have been identified.Rotavirus,a common pathogenic gastrointestinal virus in the neonatal period that is preventable via vaccination,has not been identified as a possible etiology.We report the case of a neonate who was referred for skin lesions presenting as EM,where a meticulous workup identified rotavirus as the sole causative agent.CASE SUMMARY A 14-day-old male infant was admitted to our hospital with a 1-day history of skin lesions.No medical history or medication intake was recorded.Except for the complaint of skin lesions,the caregivers denied any abnormal symptoms.Multiple tests,including routine laboratory evaluations,were performed to identify the cause of skin lesions.Serological tests for Immunoglobulin M for Toxoplasma,Rubella,Cytomegalovirus,Herpes Simplex Virus,and Epstein-Barr virus viral-capsid antigen were all negative.Multiple polymerase chain reaction(PCR)tests for respiratory viruses and bacterial pathogens were negative(including the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2).Multiple PCR tests for gastrointestinal viruses and bacterial pathogens demonstrated evidence of rotavirus infection.No growth was reported in the blood and urine cultures.The patient received intravenous fluids for hydration;meanwhile,no other medications were prescribed.The lesions improved rapidly without specific treatment,and full recovery was achieved within a week.CONCLUSION The possibility of rotavirus,a major cause of pediatric gastrointestinal infections,being a trigger for neonatal EM should be considered.
文摘回顾分析1例边缘区B细胞淋巴瘤(marginal zone B-cell lymphoma,MZBL)患者接受苯达莫司汀联合利妥昔单抗(bendamustine and rituximab,BR)治疗后继发结节性红斑(erythema nodosum,EN)的临床资料,并结合文献总结EN的临床表现、病理特点、可能的病因和治疗方法。该患者61岁,女,经骨髓活检、淋巴结活检等诊断为MZBL,予BR方案治疗后出现皮肤改变,且伴有发热、咽痛、关节肌肉疼痛等症状,白细胞介素-6(interleukin 6,IL-6)明显增高,经皮肤活检确诊为EN,未发现感染证据,原发病部分缓解,EN与化学治疗药物相关,经甲泼尼龙等抗炎治疗后迅速控制,后未再出现此类不良反应。淋巴瘤患者治疗后出现皮肤红斑表现,需结合临床表现、皮肤活检,尽早识别病因进行治疗,并对患者进行长期随访。
