Development of a Framework for Addressing Skin Biopsy Tray Waste in Dermatology Clinics: A Quality Improvement Study.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.0511
Abstract: Importance The US health care system generates substantial global waste. Skin biopsies are frequently performed by dermatologists and represent a practical and scalable opportunity for waste reduction interventions in dermatology clinics. Objective To develop and… read more here.
Keywords: dermatology clinics; biopsy tray; dermatology; biopsy ... See more keywords
Calciphylaxis: looking for clues beyond skin biopsy
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DOI: 10.1007/s11255-020-02424-y
Abstract: We read with great interest the recent article by Musso et al. about the differential diagnosis of calciphylaxis [1]. We would like to discuss recent developments in diagnosing calciphylaxis. Recently, nephrologists are moving away from… read more here.
Keywords: skin biopsies; skin biopsy; calciphylaxis; like changes ... See more keywords
The Relevance of Skin Biopsies in General Internal Medicine: Facts and Myths
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DOI: 10.1007/s13555-022-00717-x
Abstract: Non-dermatology medical specialties may refer patients for skin biopsies, searching for a particular diagnosis. However, the diagnostic impact of the skin biopsy is not clearly established. This article aims to assess the indications for, and… read more here.
Keywords: skin biopsy; medicine; non dermatology; dermatology ... See more keywords
Microthrombi in skin biopsy of a patient with COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.10.009
Abstract: CASE REPORT A 59-year-old Hispanic male with a history of hypertension and alcohol use disorder presented to the emergency department with complaints of cough and progressive shortness of breath. On examination, the patient was noted… read more here.
Keywords: patient covid; skin biopsy; biopsy patient; covid ... See more keywords
NOTCH2NLC CGG Repeats Are Not Expanded and Skin Biopsy Was Negative in an Infantile Patient With Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease.
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DOI: 10.1093/jnen/nlaa070
Abstract: Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder categorized into 3 phenotypic variants: infantile, juvenile, and adult. Four recent reports have linked NIID to CGG expansions in the NOTCH2NLC gene in adult NIID… read more here.
Keywords: skin biopsy; inclusion disease; intranuclear inclusion; disease ... See more keywords
Assessment of Provider Utilization Through Skin Biopsy Rates.
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DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000001763
Abstract: BACKGROUND There have been recent claims of overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment in dermatology. One potential manifestation of overutilization would be providers who perform numerous biopsies per patient. OBJECTIVE To identify the frequency of skin biopsy… read more here.
Keywords: skin biopsy; biopsy; visit; provider ... See more keywords
Skin biopsy utilization and melanoma incidence among Medicare beneficiaries
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DOI: 10.1111/bjd.15077
Abstract: Melanoma incidence has increased in recent decades in the U.S.A. Uncertainty remains regarding how much of this increase is attributable to greater melanoma screening activities, potential detection bias and overdiagnosis. read more here.
Keywords: incidence; incidence among; skin biopsy; melanoma incidence ... See more keywords
Do histopathological features correlate with systemic manifestations in dermatomyositis? Analysis of 42 skin biopsy specimens from 22 patients
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DOI: 10.1111/cup.14203
Abstract: Understanding whether specific histopathologic features on skin biopsy are predictive of systemic associations in dermatomyositis (DM) would be useful to guide clinical screening. read more here.
Keywords: features correlate; manifestations dermatomyositis; histopathological features; correlate systemic ... See more keywords
Patient presentation, skin biopsy utilization and cutaneous malignant melanoma incidence and mortality in northern Italy: Trends and correlations
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18635
Abstract: The global increase in incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) occurring in the past decades has been partly attributed to increased diagnostic scrutiny of early lesions, with a potential phenomenon of overdiagnosis. The reported positive… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; cutaneous malignant; malignant melanoma; skin biopsy ... See more keywords
Skin Biopsy Used for the Diagnosis of Hereditary Diffuse Leukoencephalopathy With Spheroids
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000201684
Abstract: Hereditary diffuse leukoencephalopathy with spheroids (HDLS) is a rare leukodystrophy of the CNS. We present 2 patients from unrelated families with late-onset HDLS. Patient 1 was a 50-year-old woman who developed blurred speech and difficult… read more here.
Keywords: leukoencephalopathy spheroids; hereditary diffuse; diffuse leukoencephalopathy; biopsy ... See more keywords
Retrospective Review of Immunocompromised Children Undergoing Skin Biopsy for Suspected Invasive Infection: Analysis of Factors Predictive of Invasive Mold
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-2420xxxx
Abstract: RJ Smith, SB Klieger, SE Sulieman, E Berger, JR Treat, BT Fisher. Pediatr Dermatol . 2018;35(1):104–111 To describe the clinical characteristics and skin biopsy findings of immunocompromised subjects presenting with skin lesions concerning for systemic… read more here.
Keywords: invasive infection; skin biopsy; review; biopsy ... See more keywords