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An Elderly Woman With Ventricular Tachycardia

A woman in her 90s presented to the emergency department with fever, hemoptysis, and syncopal episodes. An electrocardiogram showed monomorphic ventricular tachycardia with a morphology suggesting right ventricular (RV) origin. What would you do next?

Tzanck Smear of Ulcerated Plaques

A man in his 30s with AIDS presented with acute onset painful scattered umbilicated papulopustules and ovoid ulcerated plaques with elevated, pink borders on the face, trunk, and extremities. What is your diagnosis.

Safety and Effectiveness of Oral Nutraceuticals for Treating Acne – A Systematic Review

Importance  Patients with acne are interested in nutraceuticals as a potential treatment option. However, there is uncertainty regarding the efficacy and safety of these products. Objective  To evaluate the evidence for oral nutraceuticals in the treatment of acne. Evidence Review  The PubMed, Embase,…

X-Linked Reticulate Pigmentary Disorder

This case report describes a child with generalized reticulate hyperpigmentation and recurrent pneumonia, hypohidrosis, photophobia, and diarrhea.

Destructive Facial Plaque and Palatal Perforation in a Middle-Aged Woman

A woman in her 30s had asymptomatic erythematous scaly plaques over the face and proximal extremities. The lesions started as a erythematous papule on the face, which had progressed to larger plaques within 10 years. What is your diagnosis?