Publications by authors named "Kouki Chaima"

Considering the rarity and underdiagnoses of this disorder, a pigmented and hyperkeratotic skin lesion located on the trunk, resembling to acanthosis nigricans should always be investigated for terra firma-forme dermatosis (TFFD) and thus alcohol must be applied. TFFD should be known among dermatologists and can be easily diagnosed and treated with isopropyl alcohol.

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Considering the clinical polymorphism of the disease, longstanding skin lesions located on the face, resembling erysipelas in an endemic area should always be investigated for CL and thus, atypical presentations should be kept in mind.

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Muco-cutaneous melanosis is a benign entity with no progression. Although, dermoscopic features may help to differentiate melanosis from malignant pigmented diseases, histopathology remains crucial for the confirming of melanosis of the nipple and areola. Herein, we represent a new case of melanosis of the areola and we describe its clinico-pathological aspects.

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Acquired lymphangiectasia (AL) represents superficial lymphatic dilatation caused by different processes. It is a consequence of lymphatic damage by an external cause; leading to obstruction of local lymphatic drainage.1 We report a case of AL of the breast in a 45-year-old woman mimicking warts.

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Lichen planus (LP) is a T cell‐mediated chronic inflammatory disorder. Several clinical variants based on lesion morphology and localization are reported. LPP remains uncommon with an unknown etiology.

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  • Malignant melanoma can sometimes show up as an inflammatory skin metastasis, although this is extremely rare.
  • The reported case focuses on a specific instance of this unusual presentation involving cutaneous melanoma.
  • This highlights the need for awareness of such atypical manifestations in the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.
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We report an atypical presentation of a common disease to highlight the importance of making a correct diagnosis of scabies surrepticius in front of any itchy dermatosis especially in elderly patients. The misdiagnosis of this disease results in extensive infestation, especially with the use of corticosteroids.

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Panniculitis has various etiologies. One of the less common causes is trauma and hence traumatic fat necrosis (FN). These soft tissue injuries usually appear on the shins, thighs, breasts, arms, and buttocks.

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Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum (SCAP) is a benign adnexal tumor. Most of the cases present with a solitary lesion in the head and neck region at birth or in early childhood. In fact, only two cases of SCAP on the lower leg have been reported in the literature.

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  • Erysipeloid cutaneous leishmaniasis (ECL) is a chronic form of cutaneous leishmaniasis that warrants further investigation based on its unique clinical features.
  • A study conducted in Southern Tunisia registered 1300 cutaneous leishmaniasis patients from 2017 to 2021, identifying 40 (3%) cases of ECL, characterized by painful, inflammatory facial lesions.
  • Various treatment methods were effective with no recurrences, highlighting ECL's rarity and its common occurrence in endemic areas, often resembling erysipelas on the face.
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There have been limited reported cases of pedunculated basal cell carcinoma(BCC). Our case is original, and it combines two rare aspects of CBC: Pedunculated and giant. This uncommon aspect is rarely encountered.

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Herein, we report a rare case of extensive ISC. It affects dark-colored skin men aged from 20 to 40 years old, suggesting an ethnic susceptibility. Pathogenesis of scrotal calcinosis remains controversial.

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