research SnapshotDx Quiz: November 2017
Pemphigus vulgaris involves specific immune cells and B cells that produce antibodies causing skin blisters.
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research Glioblastoma cells express crucial enzymes involved in androgen synthesis: 3β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, 17‐20α‐hydroxylase, 17β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 5α‐reductase
Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
research The rare association of congenital glaucoma, giant melanocytic nevus, alopecia, and hypospadias in an Egyptian child with neurofibromatosis type 1: a case report
Consider NF1 in newborns with rare congenital anomalies.
research Methotrexate-associated lymphoproliferative disorder: Sequential development of angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma-like lymphoproliferation in the lymph nodes and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the skin in the same patient
Stopping methotrexate might reverse lymphoma-like conditions in some patients.
research Fibroblast heterogeneity and tertiary lymphoid tissues in the kidney
Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in kidney repair and aging, and may affect chronic kidney disease outcomes.
research Multi-dermatomal unilateral nevus comedonicus along the lines of Blaschko: a rare presentation
A rare skin disorder, nevus comedonicus, can appear on one side of the body following Blaschko's lines.
research Single-cell analysis of temporal immune cell dynamics in alopecia areata reveals a causal role for clonally expanded CD8+ T cells in disease
Clonally expanded CD8+ T cells cause alopecia areata.
research Isomorphic and isotopic phenomenon occurring simultaneously in a case of granuloma annulare
A patient with granuloma annulare experienced both isotopic and isomorphic responses, with skin lesions responding to steroids but relapsing after stopping treatment.
research PC038: A rare case of strawberry gingivitis associated with Granulomatosis with polyangiitis - GPA (Wegener granulomatosis)
A patient with "strawberry gingivitis" improved after correct treatment for Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, highlighting the need for early diagnosis.
research Dual aspects of B cells in tumor immunity; B cells are capable of positive and negative regulation for tumor immunity against B16 melanoma
B cells can both help and hinder the body's defense against melanoma.
research A case of antilaminin 332 mucous membrane pemphigoid showing a blister on the bulbar conjunctiva and a unique epitope on the α3 subunit
A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
research Unique Tumor Heterogeneity Within a Single Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Resulting in Partial Response Despite Continuous Vismodegib Treatment
Different tumor cells in one basal cell carcinoma can cause mixed treatment responses, suggesting personalized treatment is needed.
research A Monoallelic Two-Hit Mechanism in PLCD1 Explains the Genetic Pathogenesis of Hereditary Trichilemmal Cyst Formation
A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
research 307 Phenotypic-genotypic expansion of plectinopathy in a patient with muscular dystrophy and immune-mediated myasthenia gravis
A patient with a new PLEC gene mutation showed symptoms of both muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research 0748 Synergy of TP53 and non-canonical sonic hedgehog pathway in the development of complex basal cell carcinoma
Complex basal cell carcinomas need personalized treatment due to unique genetic mutations.
research 057 Single cell RNA and TCR sequencing reveals hyperexpansion of T cell clones and novel regulatory mechanisms of CD8+ T cells in murine alopcecia areata skin and draining lymph nodes
CD8+ T cells expand significantly in alopecia areata, suggesting new treatment targets.
research Residents’Corner: Multiple Pyogenic Granuloma-like Lesions Following Hair Transplantation
A man developed unusual growths after a hair transplant, which were treated successfully with no recurrence after a month.
research Diffuse Alopecia With Stem Cell Folliculitis
Lymphocytes may hinder hair stem cells, causing hair loss without scarring.
research “Cellularity as a predictive tool for mesenchymal stem cell concentration in bone marrow concentrates: Implications for regenerative medicine”
Cellularity can estimate mesenchymal stem cell concentration in bone marrow, aiding regenerative medicine.
research Recurrent inverse necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis
Recurrent NICF is a rare skin condition with unclear causes, involving follicle inflammation and crystal deposits.
research Molluscum Contagiosum in an Epidermoid Cyst
Molluscum contagiosum can occur in epidermoid cysts, especially with prolonged steroid use.
research Linear Basal Cell Carcinomas
Dr. Connelly agrees that linear basal cell carcinomas might be more aggressive but highlights the study's lack of clear criteria to identify them.
research Differential expression levels of Sox9 in early neocortical radial glial cells regulate the decision between stem cell maintenance and differentiation
Sox9 levels in brain stem cells affect whether they stay as stem cells or become neurons.
research Author response: Involvement of ILC1-like innate lymphocytes in human autoimmunity, lessons from alopecia areata
ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research 494 Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa, muscular dystrophy, and immune-mediated myasthenia gravis in a patient with homozygous nonsense PLEC mutation
A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research A Unique Case of Pili Multigemini Complicated by Folliculitis: Unveiling the Intricacies of a Rare Hair-Follicle Disorder
A rare hair disorder with multiple hairs from one follicle was found on a patient's abdomen.
research 15460 Perifollicular pink halo: A potential dermoscopic marker of inflammation in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
research Generalized trichoepitheliomas with alopecia and myasthenia gravis: Clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical study and comparison with classic and desmoplastic trichoepithelioma
Generalized trichoepitheliomas with hair loss may indicate myasthenia gravis.
research Diagnostic dilemma: Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome versus incomplete Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome overlap mixed connective tissue disease
The case shows how hard it is to tell apart Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome from other similar autoimmune conditions, but correct diagnosis is key for treatment to work.
research 1434 Epithelially derived MPZL3 negatively regulates murine and human sebaceous gland size and sebocyte proliferation
MPZL3 protein helps control the size of oil glands and the growth of oil-producing cells in both mice and humans.