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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Dermatology Reports
Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis (LABD) is an idiopathic or drug-induced vesiculobullous disease typ... more Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis (LABD) is an idiopathic or drug-induced vesiculobullous disease typically managed with dapsone or colchicine. We report a case of LABD successfully treated with rituximab who was intolerant of first-line therapies and recalcitrant to typical immunosuppressants. The patient was initially started on prednisone and mycophenolate mofetil which resulted in minimal response and disease progression. Improvement was seen after two infusions of rituximab 1000mg at two weeks apart with planned maintenance therapy.
Dermatology Reports
Treatment of disseminated granuloma annulare (GA) can be challenging and there is no gold standar... more Treatment of disseminated granuloma annulare (GA) can be challenging and there is no gold standard for treatment. We observed two cases of generalized GA that had been resistant to other treaments successfully treated with canary seed milk. Canary seed milk has antioxidant (contains vitamin E), anti-diabetic (DPP-4 inhibition), and anti-hypertensive (ACE inhibition) properties. Therefore, dermatologists can consider alpiste milk as a sole or supplemental treatment for patients with GA with or without comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension, in GA patients who prefer alternative therapy or failed other treatments.
Journal of Orthopaedics, 2019
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We describe an unusual case of an isolated close-range shotgun injury to the thumb with substanti... more We describe an unusual case of an isolated close-range shotgun injury to the thumb with substantial osseous loss and intact vascularity, followed by treatment with the Masquelet technique and iliac crest tricortical bone autograft reconstruction. Gunshot injuries to the thumb with concomitant soft-tissue and osseous loss are devastating. Reconstruction depends on the level of the injury, the severity of the soft-tissue and osseous damage, and the viability of the digit, as well as patient factors, including occupation, physical demands, and expectations.
International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 2005
International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 2006
To assess the efficacy of definitive treatment of sacral chordoma by high-dose proton/photon-beam... more To assess the efficacy of definitive treatment of sacral chordoma by high-dose proton/photon-beam radiation therapy alone or combined with surgery. The records of 16 primary and 11 recurrent sacral chordoma patients treated from November 1982 to November 2002 by proton/photon radiation therapy alone (6 patients) or combined with surgery (21 patients) have been analyzed for local control, survival, and treatment-related morbidity. The outcome analysis is based on follow-up information as of 2005. Outcome results show a large difference in local failure rate between patients treated for primary and recurrent chordomas. Local control results by surgery and radiation were 12/14 vs. 1/7 for primary and recurrent lesions. For margin-positive patients, local control results were 10 of 11 and 0 of 5 in the primary and recurrent groups, respectively; the mean follow-up on these locally controlled patients was 8.8 years (4 at 10.3, 12.8, 17, and 21 years). Radiation alone was used in 6 patients, 4 of whom received > or =73.0 Gy (E); local control was observed in 3 of these 4 patients for 2.9, 4.9, and 7.6 years. These data indicate a high local control rate for surgical and radiation treatment of primary (12 of 14) as distinct from recurrent (1 of 7) sacral chordomas. Three of 4 chordomas treated by > or =73.0 Gy (E) of radiation alone had local control; 1 is at 91 months. This indicates that high-dose proton/photon therapy offers an effective treatment option.
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2021
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States1 . Among the major risk factors includ... more Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States1 . Among the major risk factors include personal solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure2 . Outdoor rock climbers are exposed to an excessive amount of ultraviolet radiation as they often climb in high altitude settings in the peak hours where UV exposure is highest. Despite the recent boom in the climbing industry3 , there has been a lack of research on the sun safety practice of rock climbers. We designed a study to evaluate the perceptions and the behaviors regarding sun protection and sunscreen use among rock climbers.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Dermatology Reports
Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis (LABD) is an idiopathic or drug-induced vesiculobullous disease typ... more Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis (LABD) is an idiopathic or drug-induced vesiculobullous disease typically managed with dapsone or colchicine. We report a case of LABD successfully treated with rituximab who was intolerant of first-line therapies and recalcitrant to typical immunosuppressants. The patient was initially started on prednisone and mycophenolate mofetil which resulted in minimal response and disease progression. Improvement was seen after two infusions of rituximab 1000mg at two weeks apart with planned maintenance therapy.
Dermatology Reports
Treatment of disseminated granuloma annulare (GA) can be challenging and there is no gold standar... more Treatment of disseminated granuloma annulare (GA) can be challenging and there is no gold standard for treatment. We observed two cases of generalized GA that had been resistant to other treaments successfully treated with canary seed milk. Canary seed milk has antioxidant (contains vitamin E), anti-diabetic (DPP-4 inhibition), and anti-hypertensive (ACE inhibition) properties. Therefore, dermatologists can consider alpiste milk as a sole or supplemental treatment for patients with GA with or without comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension, in GA patients who prefer alternative therapy or failed other treatments.
Journal of Orthopaedics, 2019
JBJS case connector
We describe an unusual case of an isolated close-range shotgun injury to the thumb with substanti... more We describe an unusual case of an isolated close-range shotgun injury to the thumb with substantial osseous loss and intact vascularity, followed by treatment with the Masquelet technique and iliac crest tricortical bone autograft reconstruction. Gunshot injuries to the thumb with concomitant soft-tissue and osseous loss are devastating. Reconstruction depends on the level of the injury, the severity of the soft-tissue and osseous damage, and the viability of the digit, as well as patient factors, including occupation, physical demands, and expectations.
International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 2005
International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 2006
To assess the efficacy of definitive treatment of sacral chordoma by high-dose proton/photon-beam... more To assess the efficacy of definitive treatment of sacral chordoma by high-dose proton/photon-beam radiation therapy alone or combined with surgery. The records of 16 primary and 11 recurrent sacral chordoma patients treated from November 1982 to November 2002 by proton/photon radiation therapy alone (6 patients) or combined with surgery (21 patients) have been analyzed for local control, survival, and treatment-related morbidity. The outcome analysis is based on follow-up information as of 2005. Outcome results show a large difference in local failure rate between patients treated for primary and recurrent chordomas. Local control results by surgery and radiation were 12/14 vs. 1/7 for primary and recurrent lesions. For margin-positive patients, local control results were 10 of 11 and 0 of 5 in the primary and recurrent groups, respectively; the mean follow-up on these locally controlled patients was 8.8 years (4 at 10.3, 12.8, 17, and 21 years). Radiation alone was used in 6 patients, 4 of whom received > or =73.0 Gy (E); local control was observed in 3 of these 4 patients for 2.9, 4.9, and 7.6 years. These data indicate a high local control rate for surgical and radiation treatment of primary (12 of 14) as distinct from recurrent (1 of 7) sacral chordomas. Three of 4 chordomas treated by > or =73.0 Gy (E) of radiation alone had local control; 1 is at 91 months. This indicates that high-dose proton/photon therapy offers an effective treatment option.
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2021
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States1 . Among the major risk factors includ... more Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States1 . Among the major risk factors include personal solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure2 . Outdoor rock climbers are exposed to an excessive amount of ultraviolet radiation as they often climb in high altitude settings in the peak hours where UV exposure is highest. Despite the recent boom in the climbing industry3 , there has been a lack of research on the sun safety practice of rock climbers. We designed a study to evaluate the perceptions and the behaviors regarding sun protection and sunscreen use among rock climbers.