Objective: To determine the epidemiology and the aetiology of tinea capitis in the elderly in Turin (Italy). Methods: We prospectively collected all cases of adult tinea capitis in the Dermatology Clinic of the Univer...Objective: To determine the epidemiology and the aetiology of tinea capitis in the elderly in Turin (Italy). Methods: We prospectively collected all cases of adult tinea capitis in the Dermatology Clinic of the University of Turin from January 1997 to December 2012. Results: 13 patients (4 males and 9 females) with a mean age of 56.5 years were found to be affected by tinea capitis among a total number of 508 (2.6%). Diagnosis was made on clinical appearance and mycological examination. Culture identified M. canis in 7 patients (53.8%), T. mentagrophytes in 3 patients (23.1%), T. rubrum in 2 patients (15.4%) and T. violaceum in 1 patient (7.7%). 6 cases reported contact with animals. Treatment consisted in administration of Griseofulvin at the dose of 500 mg/d or Terbinafine at the dose of 250 mg/d for at least 8 weeks. A complete recovery was observed in 10 patients, whereas 3 of them suffered from cicatritial alopecia. Conclusion: This study wants to highlight the importance of considering tinea capitis as a differential diagnosis in elderly patients with scaly scalp lesions, even though it is considered to be rare in adults.展开更多
患者女,68岁,福建农民,头顶部片状脱发3个月。体检：头顶部形状不规则暗红斑片,少量脱屑。红斑区毛发根部紧贴头皮脱落,呈黑点状,脱发区毛囊轻度红肿,皮损区头皮局部有轻度波动感。直接镜检可见断发内大量孢子集聚沿发干呈链状分布,真...患者女,68岁,福建农民,头顶部片状脱发3个月。体检：头顶部形状不规则暗红斑片,少量脱屑。红斑区毛发根部紧贴头皮脱落,呈黑点状,脱发区毛囊轻度红肿,皮损区头皮局部有轻度波动感。直接镜检可见断发内大量孢子集聚沿发干呈链状分布,真菌培养分离黄白色绒毛状菌落,小培养镜下可见棒形,梨形小分生孢子,尿素酶试验阳性。临床分离株进行r DNA ITS扩增测序,BLAST比对与Gen Bank中断发毛癣菌序列同源性100%。诊断：断发毛癣菌所致黑点癣。治疗采用伊曲康唑0.2~0.4/d口服及酮康唑洗剂、曲安奈德益康唑乳膏及酮康唑乳膏等外用,总疗程2个月,皮损完全消退,断发重新长出,无瘢痕秃发形成。停药后随访半年无复发。展开更多
BACKGROUND Mallory-Weiss syndrome(MWS),representing a linear mucosal laceration at the gastroesophageal junction,is a quite frequent cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding,usually induced by habitual vomiting.The su...BACKGROUND Mallory-Weiss syndrome(MWS),representing a linear mucosal laceration at the gastroesophageal junction,is a quite frequent cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding,usually induced by habitual vomiting.The subsequent cardiac ulceration in this condition is likely due to the concomitance of increased intragastric pressure and inappropriate closure of the gastroesophageal sphincter,collectively inducing ischemic mucosal damage.Usually,MWS is associated with all vomiting conditions,but it has also been described as a complication of prolonged endoscopic procedures or ingested foreign bodies.CASE SUMMARY We described herein a case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a 16-year-old girl with MWS and chronic psychiatric distress,the latter of which deteriorated following her parents’divorce.The patient,who was residing on a small island during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic lockdown period,presented with a 2-mo history of habitual vomiting,hematemesis,and a slight depressive mood.Ultimately,a huge intragastric obstructive trichobezoar was detected and discovered to be due to a hidden habit of continuously eating her own hair;this habit had persisted for the past 5 years until a drastic reduction in food intake and corresponding weight loss occurred.The relative isolation in her living status without school attendance had worsened her compulsory habit.The hair agglomeration had reached such enormous dimensions and its firmness was so hard that its potential for endoscopic treatment was judged to be impossible.The patient underwent surgical intervention instead,which culminated in complete removal of the mass.CONCLUSION According to our knowledge,this is the first-ever described case of MWS due to an excessively large trichobezoar.展开更多
文摘Objective: To determine the epidemiology and the aetiology of tinea capitis in the elderly in Turin (Italy). Methods: We prospectively collected all cases of adult tinea capitis in the Dermatology Clinic of the University of Turin from January 1997 to December 2012. Results: 13 patients (4 males and 9 females) with a mean age of 56.5 years were found to be affected by tinea capitis among a total number of 508 (2.6%). Diagnosis was made on clinical appearance and mycological examination. Culture identified M. canis in 7 patients (53.8%), T. mentagrophytes in 3 patients (23.1%), T. rubrum in 2 patients (15.4%) and T. violaceum in 1 patient (7.7%). 6 cases reported contact with animals. Treatment consisted in administration of Griseofulvin at the dose of 500 mg/d or Terbinafine at the dose of 250 mg/d for at least 8 weeks. A complete recovery was observed in 10 patients, whereas 3 of them suffered from cicatritial alopecia. Conclusion: This study wants to highlight the importance of considering tinea capitis as a differential diagnosis in elderly patients with scaly scalp lesions, even though it is considered to be rare in adults.
文摘患者女,68岁,福建农民,头顶部片状脱发3个月。体检：头顶部形状不规则暗红斑片,少量脱屑。红斑区毛发根部紧贴头皮脱落,呈黑点状,脱发区毛囊轻度红肿,皮损区头皮局部有轻度波动感。直接镜检可见断发内大量孢子集聚沿发干呈链状分布,真菌培养分离黄白色绒毛状菌落,小培养镜下可见棒形,梨形小分生孢子,尿素酶试验阳性。临床分离株进行r DNA ITS扩增测序,BLAST比对与Gen Bank中断发毛癣菌序列同源性100%。诊断：断发毛癣菌所致黑点癣。治疗采用伊曲康唑0.2~0.4/d口服及酮康唑洗剂、曲安奈德益康唑乳膏及酮康唑乳膏等外用,总疗程2个月,皮损完全消退,断发重新长出,无瘢痕秃发形成。停药后随访半年无复发。
文摘BACKGROUND Mallory-Weiss syndrome(MWS),representing a linear mucosal laceration at the gastroesophageal junction,is a quite frequent cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding,usually induced by habitual vomiting.The subsequent cardiac ulceration in this condition is likely due to the concomitance of increased intragastric pressure and inappropriate closure of the gastroesophageal sphincter,collectively inducing ischemic mucosal damage.Usually,MWS is associated with all vomiting conditions,but it has also been described as a complication of prolonged endoscopic procedures or ingested foreign bodies.CASE SUMMARY We described herein a case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a 16-year-old girl with MWS and chronic psychiatric distress,the latter of which deteriorated following her parents’divorce.The patient,who was residing on a small island during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic lockdown period,presented with a 2-mo history of habitual vomiting,hematemesis,and a slight depressive mood.Ultimately,a huge intragastric obstructive trichobezoar was detected and discovered to be due to a hidden habit of continuously eating her own hair;this habit had persisted for the past 5 years until a drastic reduction in food intake and corresponding weight loss occurred.The relative isolation in her living status without school attendance had worsened her compulsory habit.The hair agglomeration had reached such enormous dimensions and its firmness was so hard that its potential for endoscopic treatment was judged to be impossible.The patient underwent surgical intervention instead,which culminated in complete removal of the mass.CONCLUSION According to our knowledge,this is the first-ever described case of MWS due to an excessively large trichobezoar.
