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  • 1
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    Electronic Resource
    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Science Ltd
    British journal of dermatology 145 (2001), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2133
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Epithelioid blue naevi are an unusual cytological variant of blue naevus that have been recently described mostly in patients with the Carney complex, although they may also occur in isolation. This variant of blue naevus is composed of melanin-laden polygonal epithelioid melanocytes situated within the dermis. The neoplastic cells show no maturation with progressive depth of dermal infiltration and, in contrast with the usual stromal changes in blue naevi, epithelioid blue naevi exhibit no dermal fibrosis. We describe four cases of epithelioid blue naevus located on the genital mucosa in four patients with no evidence of the Carney complex. Three male patients showed an epithelioid blue naevus on the mucosa of the glans penis and a female patient had a lesion of the right labium minoris. Histopathologically, the lesions consisted of entirely intradermal melanocytic naevi composed mostly of heavily pigmented epithelioid melanocytes involving the dermis of the genital mucosa. Immunohistochemically, in all cases, epithelioid melanocytes expressed immunoreactivity for S-100 protein, HMB-45, Melan-A and MiTF antibodies.
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  • 2
    ISSN: 1365-2133
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary The prevalence of the t(2:5)(p23;q35) and/or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene products in cutaneous anaplastic large cell (ALC) lymphomas and a potential precursor lesion, lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP). is controversial. ALK gene products, which are absent from normal lymphohae-matopoietic cells, are a phenotypic marker of lymphomas carrying the t(2:5). We used in situ hybridization and immunohistology to screen 14 cutaneous ALC lymphomas, 21 cases of LyP, and one nodal ALC lymphoma associated with LyP for ALK gene products. ALK gene products were not detectable in these cases. In contrast, ALK gene products were found in a lymphonodal ALC lymphoma with subsequent extension to the skin and in t(2:5)-positive cell lines. Detection of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-encoded small nuclear transcripts (EBER), and of immunoglobulin light chain transcripts served to check for the presence of cellular RNA in the tissue sections. EBER transcripts were found in scattered reactive lymphoid cells, but not in atypical or tumour cells. ALK gene expression and EBV infection seem to be a rare finding in cutaneous ALC lymphomas and LyP. This points to a molecular aetiology of primary cutaneous ALC lymphomas and LyP distinct from that of extracutaneous CD30+ lymphoproliferative disease. Detection of the t(2;5) or ALK gene products in cutaneous lymphoproliferative lesions therefore requires exclusion of extracutaneous ALC lymphoma in such patients.
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  • 3
    ISSN: 1365-2133
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Paraneoplastic dermatoses are non-neoplastic skin disorders which occur in the context of an underlying malignant neoplasm. The classic paraneoplastic dermatoses are mostly associated with solid internal malignancies. They only rarely occur in the context of nodal or primary cutaneous lymphomas. Apart from these classic paraneoplastic dermatoses, there are additional skin disorders reported to occur in close association with haematological and lymphoproliferative disorders which can thus be regarded as paraneoplastic manifestations. We report for the first time two patients with pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta in association with mycosis fungoides. In addition, we review the literature on paraneoplastic dermatoses of the skin which have been described in patients with leukaemias and primary cutaneous lymphomas.
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  • 4
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Science Ltd
    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 19 (2005), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1468-3083
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma (MCAH) was first described by Smith and Wilson-Jones in 1985. It is an uncommon entity but probably underdiagnosed because of lack of recognition by clinicians and pathologists. We report a 47-year-old man with asymptomatic grouped violaceous papules on the dorsum of the hands for 3 years. The histopathological and immunopathological features of our case revealed characteristics of MCAH similar to the initial description of Smith and Wilson-Jones and other reports.
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  • 5
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Journal of cutaneous pathology 22 (1995), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1600-0560
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: The histogenesis of cutaneous nerve sheath myxoma (NSM)/ cellular neurothekeoma (CNT) is still controversial. In this study, we examined the ultrastructural features of 16 NSM (3 classical, 11 CNT, and 2 mixed NSM/CNT). We classified the cells into 4 groups ultrastructurally. Type 1 cells were un-differentiated polygonal cells with ovoid nuclei, cytoplasmic microfilaments, and occasionally with microfilament-associated dense bodies. In most cells, the cytoplasmic membrane showed focal membranous densities and occasional basal-lamina-like material. This cell type comprised approximately 90% of CNT. Type II cells were more differentiated, had ovoid or spindled shapes, were rich in intracytoplasmic filaments, and were surrounded by continous basal lamina. These cells were consistent with Schwann cells and were present in the classical and mixed forms of NSM, and in a single case of CNT. Type III cells had features of perineurial cells and were relatively rare in classical NSM. Type IV cells resembled fibroblasts and were encountered in all variants of NSM. These results support the-view that 1) the classical NSM has neural (mainly Schwann cell) differentiation, 2) CNT is predominantly composed of undifferentiated cells with partial features of Schwann cells, smooth muscle cells, myofibroblasts and fibroblasts, suggesting a divergent differentiation, and 3) CNT and NSM represent a histologic spectrum, but in CNT, the neural features are not fully expressed.
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  • 6
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Aims : To analyse seven cases of cutaneous myomelanocytic tumour histologically and immunohistochemically. Perivascular epithelioid cell tumours (so-called PEComas) are rare and recently delineated neoplasms occurring in the lung, kidney, pancreas, uterus, falciform ligament, vulva, heart, prostate and soft tissues. PEComas are characterized by a perivascular location of neoplastic cells showing a broad spectrum of epithelioid and spindled cells with clear, and granular pale eosinophilic cytoplasm, and a variable expression of melanocytic and muscle markers, whereas S100 protein and cytokeratins are usually absent.Methods and results : We report seven cases of cutaneous myomelanocytic tumour arising on the lower (six cases) and upper (one case) extremities of female adults (age range 30–66 years). In all cases an ill-defined dermal lesion with extension into subcutaneous tissue was noted. The neoplasms contained numerous blood vessels with a lace-like pattern and slightly thickened vessel walls, and were composed of perivascular epithelioid cells containing clear or focally granular pale eosinophilic cytoplasm and round vesicular nuclei with small, sometimes slightly enlarged nucleoli. Increased proliferative activity and tumour necrosis were not seen. Immunohistochemically, tumour cells stained positively for HMB-45, microphthalmia transcription factor, and NKIC3 in all cases, whereas perivascular expression of α-smooth muscle actin and focal positivity for desmin were noted in one case each only. Two out of four cases tested stained focally positive for calponin. No expression of S100 protein and pancytokeratin was present. Despite incomplete/marginal excision in three cases none of the neoplasms has recurred locally so far.Conclusions : With the presented series of cutaneous myomelanocytic tumours the clinicopathological spectrum of PEComas is expanded.
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  • 7
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Aims:  Dermatomyofibroma (plaque-like dermal fibromatosis) represents a distinct clinicopathological entity in the spectrum of cutaneous mesenchymal neoplasms showing a myofibroblastic line of differentiation. These benign neoplasms occur frequently, but not exclusively, in young women, and the shoulder girdle as well as the upper trunk are common locations. Histologically, dermatomyofibroma is characterized by a plaque-like proliferation of cytologically bland spindle-shaped tumour cells containing an ill-defined, pale eosinophilic cytoplasm and elongated, neuroid nuclei. Neoplastic cells are arranged in bundles and fascicles orientated parallel to the skin surface, adnexal structures are spared and elastic fibres are increased and fragmented. Immunohistochemically, tumour cells express vimentin and variably muscle actin and α-smooth muscle actin, but are negative for desmin, CD34, S100, and epithelial markers. The main differential diagnosis includes hypertrophic scar, dermatofibroma (fibrous histiocytoma), pilar leiomyoma, neurofibroma, adult myofibromatosis, extra-abdominal fibromatosis and plaque-stage dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.Methods and results:  We report three cases of dermatofibroma arising in male patients aged 31, 36, and 47 years on the thigh, chest wall and back, respectively. All lesions were completely excised and no local recurrence has been reported. Histologically, the neoplasms showed classical features of dermatomyofibroma; however, in addition abundant extravasated erythrocytes, scattered inflammatory cells, numerous capillaries, and sieve- and slit-like spaces, features resembling plaque-stage Kaposi's sarcoma, were noted. In none of the cases did spindled tumour cells stain positively for CD34, and HHV8 was not detected by polymerase chain reaction.Conclusions:  The reported cases widen the clinicopathological spectrum of dermatomyofibroma and emphasize plaque-stage Kaposi's sarcoma as an additional differential diagnosis.
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  • 8
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Science Ltd
    Histopathology 31 (1997), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1365-2559
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: To describe a series of five granular cell dermatofibromas as an unusual and rare manifestation of fibrohistiocytic tissue response.〈section xml:id="abs1-2"〉〈title type="main"〉Methods and results:Five granular cell dermatofibromas were collected out of 136 tumours filed as granular cell tumours. Clinically, all lesions occurred on the shoulder or back of middle-aged adults (two women, three men), mostly with the clinical diagnosis of a fibrohistiocytic lesion. Histology revealed well-circumscribed, dermal to subcutaneous lesions dominated by periodic acid–Schiff (PAS) positive, granular cells. Acanthosis above, as well as storiform arrangement of spindle cells, sclerotic collagen and some interspersed lymphohistiocytic infiltrate at the periphery of the lesion, indicated the fibrohistiocytic origin. Lesions showed prominent reactivity with NK1C3 (CD57), as well as for macrophage markers KiM1p and KP1 (CD68). In contrast to classic Schwannian/neurogenic granular cell tumours, granular cell dermatofibromas were S100 protein negative, but showed variable reactivity for factor XIIIa (10–50%) in 4/5, for smooth muscle specific actin (10–50%) in 2/5 and with E9 (10–30%) in 3/5 lesions. Electron microscopy in one case revealed large pools of phago-lysosomes and variably sized glycogen granules in granular cells.〈section xml:id="abs1-3"〉〈title type="main"〉Conclusion:Our series delineates granular cell dermatofibroma as a distinct clinicopathological variant of fibrohistiocytic tissue response which needs to be distinguished from other tumours with granular cell features.
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  • 9
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    Oxford, UK; Malden, USA : Blackwell Publishing Ltd/Inc.
    Journal of cutaneous pathology 32 (2005), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1600-0560
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Skin biopsies of 8 patients diagnosed with herpetic folliculitis by light microscopy were retrieved from the files of the UCSF Dermatopathology Service. Clinical and microscopical features were reviewed and tabulated, and PCR analysis was employed to seek DNA sequences specific for herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella zoster virus (VZV). The study group included 4 women and 4 men, ages 15 to 54. Five patients (62%) were immunosuppressed, with underlying conditions including HIV infection, leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematosus with polyarteritis nodosa. Microscopically, herpetic cytopathic changes involved the isthmus in 7/8 cases (87%), and involved the sebaceous apparatus in 4/8 cases (50%). Herpetic viropathic changes were not found within eccrine epithelium. A moderate to dense perifollicular infiltrate, comprised mostly of lymphocytes, was evident in 7/8 cases (87%). After PCR expansion of genetic material extracted from the original paraffin blocks, VZV-specific DNA sequences were detected in 8/8 cases. We conclude that herpetic folliculitis is a consequence of VZV infection. Because follicular herpetic infection is often accompanied by a dense perifollicular lymphoid infiltrate, the microscopical presentation can simulate inflammatory skin diseases such as lupus erythematosus. Level sections may be required for a specific diagnosis to be made.
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  • 10
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    Springer
    Naturwissenschaften 59 (1972), S. 123-123 
    ISSN: 1432-1904
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Chemistry and Pharmacology , Natural Sciences in General
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