Journal-based

Unusual Congenital Scalp Lesion in a Child

A 6-year-old boy with no relevant medical history presented to the pediatric dermatology clinic with a congenital scalp lesion and overlying alopecia. What is your diagnosis?

Extensive Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis

This case report describes generalized hyperkeratotic papules and plaques confluent centrally with a reticulated pattern at the periphery that spared the head, distal extremities and intertriginous areas.

Dowling-Degos Disease

This case report describes reticulated hyperpigmented macules interspersed with scattered papules and comedone-like lesions within the axillary and inguinal folds that extended over the neck, scalp, and facial regions.

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

This Clinical Insights outlines the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic strategies for managing chronic spontaneous urticaria.

Microplastics and Human Health

This JAMA Insights discusses rising detection of microplastics in human tissue and the importance of international cooperation to limit plastic pollution.

The Difficult Cholecystectomy

Importance  Difficult cholecystectomies are associated with a higher risk of severe bilio-vascular injuries. Observations  Obesity, cirrhosis, high American Society of Anesthesiologists score, previous abdominal operations, and presence of acute cholecystitis or common bile duct stones are associated with difficult cholecystectomies. On imaging,…

Painful Hand Swelling With Finger Contractures

A 56-year-old woman with no history of rheumatic disease or hand injury had swelling and tenderness of the bilateral wrists, metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints, nodular palmar tendon thickening, and flexion contractures of all fingers; results of serologic testing for…