39 citations
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic mutation in the ODC1 gene causes developmental delay and other symptoms in a young girl.
January 2003 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A benign skin tumor was removed from a man's leg, and it didn't come back after 9 months.
May 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” A combined surgical approach by different specialists can effectively treat large birthmarks on the scalp.
January 2013 in “Kidney international” A man with kidney tumors and lung cysts was diagnosed with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and treated successfully, with genetic testing confirming the diagnosis.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
105 citations
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October 2018 in “Nature” A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.
3 citations
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December 2013 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare skin growth in a baby was successfully removed without coming back.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The conclusion is that treating scalp AVF caused by hair transplantation with endovascular methods like coiling is safe and effective.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Onychomatricome is a benign nail tumor with specific dermoscopic features that help distinguish it from cancer.
September 2023 in “Bangladesh Journal of Neurosurgery” Stereotactic Radiosurgery is an effective non-invasive treatment for cerebral AVM, with successful outcomes and minimal side effects.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The model can effectively help diagnose meibomian gland dysfunction automatically.
4 citations
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August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The tumor on the man's nose was a rare type called pedunculated follicular hamartoma.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A rare genetic mutation caused severe symptoms in a 6-year-old girl with mandibuloacral dysplasia type A.
11 citations
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man had two rare autoimmune diseases that might be connected.
Pilomatricoma is a rare, harmless skin lump that needs accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
April 2025 in “Experimental Eye Research” The Oat mouse model shows mild retinal degeneration, useful for testing treatments.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” Surgical removal of eyelid mass showed it was non-cancerous, with no recurrence after one year.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Biopsy is crucial to correctly diagnose granuloma annulare, which can mimic other conditions like alopecia mucinosa.
January 2026 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic variant in the GJB6 gene likely caused the Labrador's paw pad condition.
61 citations
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April 1969 in “Archives of Dermatology” Skin biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unknown baldness causes.
November 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A rare skin disorder, nevus comedonicus, can appear on one side of the body following Blaschko's lines.
August 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” Older patients with new retinal lesions may have cancer, and local radiation might not stop it from spreading.
19 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of paediatrics and child health” A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
5 citations
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July 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism” Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “American Journal of Case Reports” A new mutation in the HJV gene was found in a young woman with juvenile hemochromatosis, causing unusual symptoms like secondary hypothyroidism.
74 citations
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January 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
7 citations
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September 2013 in “Familial cancer” Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing skin lesions, lung cysts, and a higher chance of kidney cancer.
August 2025 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Selumetinib significantly reduced tumor size and improved vision in a child with neurofibromatosis type 1.