Skin Cancer
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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Sunscreen for Organ Transplant Recipients
- October 23, 2009
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
An ounce of sunscreen is worth a pound of cure.
- Reviewing:
- Ulrich C et al. Br J Dermatol 2009 Nov; 161:78
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
KIT: Immunohistochemical Detection and Genetic Analysis
- October 23, 2009
- Angelica Maria Selim, MD
- Dermatology
Acral lentiginous/mucosal melanomas are more likely than other types to harbor KIT mutations, and IHC staining can help identify higher-risk patients.
- Reviewing:
- Torres-Cabala CA et al. Mod Pathol 2009 Aug 28
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
FISHing for a Diagnosis
- October 23, 2009
- Angelica Maria Selim, MD
- Dermatology
We are close to landing a helpful tool for distinguishing melanomas from benign nevi.
- Reviewing:
- Gerami P et al. Am J Surg Pathol 2009 Aug; 33:1146
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Scope This OutFree
- October 16, 2009
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
About 43% of dermatologists use dermoscopy on a daily basis to aid diagnosis of lesions — and to reassure patients.
- Reviewing:
- Noor O 2nd et al. Int J Dermatol 2009 Sep; 48:951
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Digital Anesthesia with Added Epinephrine
- October 16, 2009
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Even patients with considerable comorbidities had no adverse effects from epinephrine.
- Reviewing:
- Firoz B et al. J Am Acad Dermatol 2009 Oct; 61:639
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Aging and Decreased Cutaneous Immunity: Lack of TNF-
May Be the AnswerFree
- October 9, 2009
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Insufficient tumor necrosis factor affected the ability of T lymphocytes to migrate to the skin.
- Reviewing:
- Agius E et al. J Exp Med 2009 Aug 31; 206:1929
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Polymorphisms in CTLA4 Confer Susceptibility to Nonmelanoma Skin CancersFree
- September 25, 2009
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
A genetic variant that confers excess risk for autoimmune disease may also protect against nonmelanoma skin cancers.
- Reviewing:
- Welsh MM et al. Cancer Res 2009 Aug 1; 69:6158
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Elastin: A Matter of BoundariesFree
- September 18, 2009
- Angelica Maria Selim, MD
- Dermatology
An easily available tool helps to evaluate nevi-associated malignant melanoma.
- Reviewing:
- Kamino H et al. J Cutan Pathol 2009 Aug; 36:845
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
A Mole Gene Among Us
- September 18, 2009
- Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Researchers locate variants associated with elevated nevus count, a melanoma risk factor.
- Reviewing:
- Falchi M et al. Nat Genet 2009 Aug; 41:915
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Not Only B but Also T: Lymphomas Localized to the Leg
- September 11, 2009
- Angelica Maria Selim, MD
- Dermatology
In a new variant of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, tumor aggression is again associated with location.
- Reviewing:
- Poligone B et al. Arch Dermatol 2009 Jun; 145:677
