Necrotizing Fasciitis Key Points Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon soft-tissue infection characterized by extensive suppurative fasciitis, vascular thrombosis, and cutaneous gangrene The infection progresses rapidly over hours to several days,…
Myasthenia Gravis Key Points Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an acquired neurological autoimmune disease characterized by skeletal muscle fatigability and weakness 75% to 80% of patients have IgG1 and IgG3 antibodies…
Molluscum Contagiosum Key Points Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a benign viral infection found more commonly in warm, moist climates It is transmitted from one host to another by direct contact…
Mucormycosis Key Points Mucormycosis is a rapidly progressive angioinvasive infection in immunocompromised patients It is caused by saprophytic fungi of many genera related to Phycomycetes (Zygomycetes) of the order Mucorales…
Melanocytic Nevus Key Points Melanocytic nevus refers to common moles on the skin and is composed of nests of altered melanocytes Cutaneous melanocytic lesions are designated by the histopathologic location…
Lymphedema Key Points Lymphedema is a chronic disease characterized by localized eyelid swelling caused by an impairment of lymphatic drainage, resulting in the excessive retention of protein-rich lymphatic fluid in…
Lymphatic Malformation Key Points Lymphatic malformations (LM) are benign developmental vascular channels lined by endothelial cells and composed of anomalous, usually dilated, lymphatic channels and spaces The pathogenesis of LM…
Lupus Erythematosus Key Points Lupus erythematosus (LE) is a multisystem, chronic autoimmune disease with a wide spectrum of presenting symptoms Cutaneous manifestations appear in 72% to 85% of patients with…
