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Alexander Type Primary Anetoderma: Case Report
(2012) Güneş Bilgili, S.; Karadaǧ, A.S.; Çalka, Ö.; Bulut, G.; Özdemir, S.
Anetoderma is a rare disease which is characterized by localized, atrophic, herniated macules caused by loss of elastic tissue in the skin. Anetoderma usually involves back, chest, neck upper parts of arms. Alexander-type anetoderma is a severe variant of primary anetoderma. Bullous lesions appears during its course and heals with postinflammatory lesions. A 20-year-old female patient admitted to our outpatient clinic with brown atrophic plaques located on the dorsum of both feet, lateral aspects of her right legs, extansor surfaces of both knees and elbows and on her buttocks for 6 years following preceding vesicles and bullae. The patient was diagnosed with Alexander-type anetoderma based on clinical and histopathologic findings. Our case has been reported because of the rarity of this type of anetoderma and atypical localization of its lesions. Copyright © 2012 by Türkiye Klinikleri.
Annular Elastolytic Giant Cell Granuloma: Case Report
(2012) Güneş Bilgili, S.; Karadaǧ, A.S.; Çalka, Ö.; Önder, S.; Bayram, I.
Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma is a rare, granulomatous skin disease. It affects mainly middle-aged women. Lesions are annular plaques with raised borders and atrophic centers on the sun exposed skin. Diagnosis is based on histopathological findings of a granulomatous reaction with elastolysis and phagocytosis of elastic fibers by multinucleated giant cells and the absence of elastic fibers in the center of the granuloma. Thirty four year- old male patient presented to our department with a three-month complaint of erythematous annular papules and plaques, with an atrophic center and elevated borders erythematous on the forehead that gradually increased in number and size without associated symptoms. A diagnosis of annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma is made based on the clinical and histopathological findings. We reported this case due to its rarity and to emphasize that the possibility of annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma should be kept in mind as an entity for differential diagnosis during the clinical evalutions granulomatous skin disease on facial located. Copyright © 2012 by Türkiye Klinikleri.
Assessment of Melanoma Risk in Acquired Melanocytic Nevi Using Digital Dermoscopic and 3-Point Checklist Score
(Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, 2017) Yavuz, G.Ö.; Akdeniz, N.; Yavuz, İ.H.; Çalka, Ö.; Bilgili, S.G.
Among skin cancers if not diagnosed early the highest death rate is for malign melanoma. Many studies has showed that multipl nevi lead to an increased risk of melanoma. It is a good option to take photos of patients in periodic intervals. In our study, we calculated the risk of melanoma in patients with acquired melanocytic nevi with 3-point checklist and digital dermoscopy and we aimed to compare the results and their advantages to each other. We enrolled 300 patients with acquired melanocytic nevi in our study. Cases we enrolled in our study were recorded in the pre-prepared patient follow-up form. In this study Fotofinder HD (Germany) digital dermoscopy instruments were used. Lesions that were regarded as malign by 3-point scoring method were excised and histopathologically evaluated. In statistical calculations significance level of 5% was used and calculations were made with SPSS (ver: 13) statistical package program. 157 of our patients were male (52.3%) and 143 (47.7%) were female. Sensitivity of digital dermoscopy was determined as 86% according to the 3-point checklist. 6 Of the 300 patients were diagnosed as malign melanoma. Sensitivity of the 3-point checklist was determined as 97%. In our study, the results of 3-point checklist were detected higher than previous studies. Since digital dermoscopy is easy to use, this method is convenient especially for inexperienced physicians in the diagnosis of malignancy. But dermoscopic algorithms remain as the first choice for specialist physicians. © 2017, Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi. All rights reserved.
Genital Molluscum Contagiosum in an Infant
(2012) Serap Karadaǧ, A.; Akdeniz, N.; Çalka, Ö.; Güneş Bilgili, S.; Tas Demircan, Y.
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, is characterized by domeshaped umbilicated, flesh-colored papules. In pediatric patients, the lesions are mostly seen on face, trunk and extremities. Genital MCV infection is often transmitted sexually and associated with concurrent sexually transmitted diseases. The presence of genital MC may be a sign of a child abuse. Two year- old female referred to our clinic with the lesion characterizing by dome-shaped, umblicated and flesh-colored papules in the anogenital area. Her family was queried for child abuse and there was no evidence of child abuse. We report this MC lesion because of its rare location.
Male Breast Cancer (Case Report)
(2003) Alici, S.; Kösem, M.; Çalka, Ö.; Kotan, Ç.; Mercan, R.
In this report, a 65 year-old man diagnosed as breast cancer with lung metastasis is presented. The patient was misdiagnosed as infection many times for the previous 4 years. Although breast cancer is rare in males, the importance of biopsy and histopathologic examination in nonhealed infiltrative skin lesions of male breast, is emphasized.
The Prevalence of Superficial Fungal Infections Among Soldiers Who Assigned in The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
(Gulhane Askeri Tip Akademisi, 2003) Şaşmaz, S.; Çalka, Ö.; Altinyazar, H.C.
Objective: In our study, it was aimed to determine the frequency and spectrum of superficial fungal infections among soldiers who were admitted to the dermatology outpatient clinic in The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Material and Methods: In the period of February-May 2000, 925 soldiers who were admitted consecutively to the dermatology outpatient clinic of Gime Military Hospital of Northern Cyprus Turkish Peace Forces were assessed for superficial fungal infections by a complete dermatological examination. The diagnosis of superficial fungal infections was made by the use of potassium hydroxide preparations in addition to clinical appearance (when needed) and the findings were recorded to a form. Results: Among 925 soldiers included the study, the frequency of superficial fungal infections was found to be 20% (185 soldiers). Out of 185 cases, 151 had dermatophytosis (81.6%), 32 had tinea versicolor (17.3%) and 2 had candidiasis (1.1%). Conclusion: The high frequency of superficial fungal infections in facilities such as military service in which humans live in crowded populations will be decreased by preventive measures and educational studies. Moreover, both loss of working power and medical expenses will be kept in the least possible level.
Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis: Case Report
(2012) Güneş Bilgili, S.; Karadaǧ, A.S.; Çalka, Ö.; Önder, S.; Kösem, M.
The cutaneous mucinoses are a heterogeneous group of diseases in which mucin accumulates in the skin or within the hair follicle. The reticular erythematous mucinosis syndrome is a dermal, local, diffuse, and primary type of cutaneous mucinosis mainly effecting middle-aged women. The skin lesions usually appear on the chest and upper back. Rarely arms, face and abdominal region can be involved. It presents with reticular, macular lesions or erythematous papules and plaques have usually peau d'orange appearance. A 46-year-old woman had an 3-month history of itchy erythematous indurated plaques on her abdomen. Reticular erythematous mucinosis syndrome was diagnosed on the basis of the clinical picture and histological findings. Our case has been reported because of the rarity of disease and atypical clinical appearance and localization. Copyright © 2012 by Türkiye Klinikleri.
Successful Treatment of Infantile Hemangioma With Propranolol: Case Report
(2012) Güneş Bilgili, S.; Karadaǧ, A.S.; Taş Demircan, Y.; Çalka, Ö.
Hemangiomas are the most common benign vascular tumors of infancy. Most of them regress spontaneously thus there is no need for treatment and follow up is good enough. However hemangiomas which are large, ulcerated and compress vital tissue must be treated. Treatment of hemangiomas include medical and surgical procedures, and recently successful outcomes of propranolol treatment were reported. In this article 11-months-old female patient with ulcerated and progressively growing hemangioma is presented. Due to progresif growth and infection of the lesion oral propranolol treatment was started. This patient presented due to successful treatment with propranolol and as known propranolol treatment is a new treatment modality in hemangiomas. Copyright © 2012 by Türkiye Klinikleri.
Two Cases With Benign Cephalic Histiocytosis
(2012) Güneş Bilgili, S.; Karadaǧ, A.S.; Akdeniz, N.; Çalka, Ö.; Özaydin Yavuz, G.; Kösem, M.
Benign cephalic histiocytosis is a rare form of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis in infants and children characterized by a self-healing eruption of papules and macules on the head and neck. Its etiology is unknown. Due to its rarity we report these two cases of benign cephalic histiocytosis. The first case was a 1.5 year-old boy with small, asymptomatic, yellow-brown papules distributed over his trunk and upper extremities and yellow-brown plaques localised bilaterally to his cheeks. The second case was a 16 months old boy with purple-erythematous papules and nodules on his left cheek, left earlobe and right preauricular region ranging from 2 mm to 5 mm in diameter. There were no symptoms or signs of systemic involvement in both of the cases. It is uncommon and can therefore be easily mistaken for other more common skin diseases seen in children. Copyright © 2012 by Türkiye Klinikleri.