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    Terra firma-forme dermatosis
    (MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS \& MEDIA PVT LTD, 2012-01-01) Erkek, Emel; Sahin, Sedef; Cetin, Emel Dikicioglu; Sezer, Engin
    Terra firma-forme dermatosis is characterized by `dirty' brown-grey cutaneous patches and plaques that can simply be eradicated by forceful swabbing with alcohol pads. The pathogenesis has been attributed to abnormal and delayed keratinization. Although affected patients present with typical lesions, the disorder is not well-known by dermatologists. In this report, we describe two patients with terra firma-forme dermatosis in the setting of xerosis cutis and atopic dermatitis. From a clinical point of view, we lay emphasis on its unique expression and diagnosis/treatment. From a histological perspective, we highlight its resemblance to dermatosis neglecta and speculate on the role of `neglect' in a patient with seemingly adequate hygiene. The role of urea containing emollients in the development of this disorder remains to be determined.
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    Adult Type Xanthogranuloma: A Case Report
    (GALENOS YAYINCILIK, 2011-01-01) Sezer, Engin; Erkek, Emel; Sahin, Sedef; Cetin, Emel Dikicioglu
    Cutaneous xanthogranuloma is a dermatosis, clinically presenting as papules, nodules or plaques and histopathologically characterized by diffuse dermal infiltration of epithelioid cells with vesicular nuclei and conspicuous cytoplasm showing focal xanthomatous changes, and a mixed inflammation including eosinophils, neutrophils and lymphocytes. Although the disease is commonly observed in childhood, adult cases have also been reported and may cause confusion with various disorders histopathologically, including malignant melanoma. Herein, we report a case of adult type xanthogranuloma with reference to the literature.
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    A Case Report of Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum Mimicking Basal Cell Carcinoma on the Face
    (GALENOS YAYINCILIK, 2012-01-01) Sezer, Engin; Erkek, Emel; Sahin, Sedef
    Syringocystadenoma papilliferum is clinically characterized by verrucous nodules or plaques, mainly observed on the scalp during childhood. Histopathologically, epidermal invagination showing luminal epithelial cells with decapitation secretion is diagnostic. Herein, we describe an unusual late-onset case of syringocystadenoma papilliferum mimicking basal cell carcinoma on the face.