Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Commons^™

Necrotizing Sweet Syndrome In A Young Male: A Rare Clinical Mimic Of Necrotizing Fasciitis, Evan King, Rawad Radaa, Ryne Peters

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

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Stroke To Spread: Pachymeningeal Carcinomatosis In A 40-Year-Old With Metastatic Breast Cancer Confirmed Via Dural Biopsy, Aneesha Shaju, Thomas K. Hoang, Grace Desrochers, Woondong Jeong

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

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Reducing Pressure On Pressure Ulcers; A Study To Educate And Improve Skin Ulcers In The Hospital, Jakob Schnell, Victoria Suh, Peng Tang

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2026

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A Colonic Metastasis Of Breast Cancer Discovered During Routine Surveillance Colonoscopy: A Rare Case Report, Minh Nguyen, Brenden Pearce, Jayden Navarro, Brooke Escoe, Kathleen Raynor

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Calcinosis Cutis In A Young Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Severe And Morbid Complication, Gopi Mulaka, Babu Shaik, Jaya Surya Manimekalai, Durga Dandu, Rupali Prabhukhot

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

BACKGROUND/ INTRODUCTION: Calcinosis cutis is a rare but serious complication of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), often related to disordered calcium–phosphate metabolism. It can lead to significant morbidity, recurrent infections, and challenging management decisions.

CASE PRESENTATION: We present a 23-year-old male with ESRD on hemodialysis, hypertension, anemia of chronic disease, and a left upper extremity arteriovenous fistula who developed progressive pain, swelling, and purulent drainage involving the left third and fourth digits. Imaging revealed extensive soft tissue calcifications consistent with calcinosis cutis. His hospital course was complicated by recurrent infections, osteomyelitis, and gangrene despite antibiotic therapy and wound care, ultimately requiring …

Case Of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis With High Body Surface Area Involvement And Review Of Predictors Of Severity Of Illness, Hannah R. Riva, Clay J. Cockerell, Muhammad T. Siddique, James M. Cross

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

BACKGROUND: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are rare and potentially fatal cutaneous adverse drug reactions. The most common mortality predictor used for TEN is the SCORTEN (Severity-of-Illness Score for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis). Various scoring systems have been used and are being developed for predicting mortality and guiding treatment in SJS/TEN. We describe a case of TEN with a high body surface area involvement and discuss the scoring predictors for severity of illness.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 63-year-old male was transferred to our burn center for a suspected diagnosis of SJS/TEN. He was intubated prior to arrival. He …

Long-Term Incidence Trends And Stage Distribution Of Cutaneous Melanoma In The United States (1975–2022): A Seer Population-Based Analysis, Thea Danielle Amadasun, Shahzaib Maqbool

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

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Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis And Osteitis (Sapho) Syndrome Presenting With Gait Impairment And Pustular Facial Rash, Hannah Rector, Michael Haddad, Dmitriy Scherbak

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

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Delayed Diagnosis Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting As Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: A Case For Heightened Clinical Suspicion, Diana Acosta Pozo, Luis Álvarez Pérez

Research Colloquium

Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by multisystem involvement, including hematologic manifestations. Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA), though an established feature, is relatively uncommon and may occur early or in isolation. When AIHA presents without overt systemic symptoms, the underlying autoimmune etiology may be overlooked, resulting in delays in diagnosis and treatment. Prompt recognition is essential to prevent unnecessary interventions and prolonged morbidity.

Case Presentation: A 39-year-old woman residing in Texas presented to the Rheumatology office with persistent synovitis and severe transfusion-dependent anemia, requiring red blood cell transfusions every 48 hours for over three months. She …

A Case Of Injury-Induced Pyoderma Gangrenosum Requiring Skin Graft, Yukiko Brewer, Nameer Ascandar, Tesnim Hamdan, Iryna Witt, Sana Khan, Robert Cropper

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Drug Induced Sweet's Syndrome Secondary To Pegfilgrastim: A Rare Case, Renuka Mahatara, Abhi Rao, Ian Whitaker, Bradley Saylors, Charles Holladay

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

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Health Inequities In An Undocumented Immigrant Woman With Scleroderma: A Case Report Of Uninsured Care Challenges, Jorge Aboytes, Jose Loayzam, I Cantu

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

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From Resistance To Remission: Transforming Recalcitrant Plaque Psoriasis With Secukinumab And Methotrexate, Rabia S. Mahfooz, Annmary Behanan, Amita J. Dsouza, Naser Elkhalili

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

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Ludwig’S Angina And A Complicated Course Of Streptococcus Constellatus Management, Kyle Distler, Awad Hammad, Elizabeth Ryder, Shradha Pokharel

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

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Eccrine Carcinomas And Homologous Recombination Repair Cancer Predisposition Genes: A Case Series, Renee Morecroft, Jordan Phillipps, Kaiden Barodinksy, Susan Jones, Lulu Sun, Danielle Crites, Omar Butt, George Ansstas, Patrick Grierson

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

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Effective Managment Of Relapsing Henoch-Schonlein Purpura With Nephropathy In An Adult With Long-Term Use Of Azathioprine, Rabia S. Mahfooz, Neil Maithel, Loiacono Agostina, Minha Aslam, Naser Elkhalili

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

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Life Over Limb: A Case Of Rapidly Rrogressive Necrotizing Fasciitis, Olesya A. Balashova, Adam Lerchenfeld, Rahul Ramakrishnan, Ashley Diaz, Anna Felizcek, Daniel Heller

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Atypical Presentation Of Eruptive Syringomas On The Forearms Of A 19-Year-Old Patient, Margo Waters, Sami Osman, Jacob Hostetter, Joy Mosser-Goldfarb

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Too Rash To Rule Out The Rash, Fnu Swatisikta, Chinar Singh

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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The Critical Role Of Early Diagnosis, Multidisciplinary Management, And Social Determinants In Eczema Herpeticum: A Case Study Of A 24-Year-Old Man, Benjamin R. Cooper, Taha Rasul, Christian Castro-Ruiz, Karthik Krishnamurthy

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Targeted Therapies And Parpi Therapy Response Following Ici Therapy Failure In Advanced Melanoma, George Nassief, Renee Morecroft, Jordan Phillipps, David Chen, George Ansstas

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

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Cva In Patient With Systemic Sclerosis On Aspirin Therapy: A Case Report, Rahyan Mahmud, Bianna Koutsenko, Kenneth Goich, Usaid Hasan

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Introduction

Systemic sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by microvascular damage and multiorgan fibrosis. These patients have a higher risk of cerebrovascular events, but it is difficult to develop strategies for prevention due to limited understanding of underlying pathophysiology.

Case Presentation

A 76-year-old female with a history of systemic sclerosis presented to the emergency department with acute onset slurred speech, facial droop, and left arm pain with a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale of 1. She was outside the thrombolytic window. Other history includes hypertension and hyperlipidemia; both were well controlled. MRI confirmed right frontal lobe ischemic stroke …

Presentations Of Cutaneous Disease In Various Skin Pigmentations: Chronic Atopic Dermatitis, Cecilia Nguyen, Jordan Thompson, Daniel A. Nguyen, Christopher M. Wong, Christian J. Scheufele, Michael Carletti, Stephen E. Weis

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder classically affecting flexural areas of the body. It is present in children and adults, including those with darker skin pigmentation. Chronic lesions are hyperpigmented plaques that are dry, cracked, and/or scaly often with lichenification. Differential diagnoses include psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, ichthyosis, and pityriasis rosea. This article will showcase clinical images with varying presentations of chronic atopic dermatitis in a range of age groups and skin colors according to the Fitzpatrick scale.

Risk Of Developing Hypertension In Atopic Dermatitis Patients Receiving Long-Term And Low-Dose Cyclosporine: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study, Yu Ri Woo, Arum Choi, Seo Won Song, Suyeun Kim, Sang Wook Son, Sang Hyun Cho, Sukil Kim, Jung Eun Kim

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Cyclosporine (CS) is a first-line immunosuppressive agent used to manage moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD). To date, the risk of developing hypertension associated with the long-term use of low-dose CS in AD patients is understudied.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the cumulative dose-dependent effect of CS on the risk of developing hypertension in patients with AD.

METHODS: A nationwide population-based retrospective cohort with 1,844,009 AD patients was built from the Korean National Health Insurance System database from 2005 to 2009. A Cox proportional-hazard regression analysis was performed according to patients' CS treatment history adjusted for potential confounders.

RESULTS: Current use …

Investigating The Link Between Vitamin D Levels And Glucocorticoid Usage In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Ellen Yos, Jayden Navarro, Mohamed Faris

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

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A Case Of Underlying Inflammation Mistaken For Ascites, Zuhaib Murtaza, Mattia Walter, Joseph Sammarco, Micheline Tantchou, Oscar Garcia

Central & West Texas GME Research Day 2024

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Evaluating The Effect Of Vitamin D Supplementation On Long Term Prednisone Dosage In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Ellen Yos, Mohamed Faris

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

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A Rare Case Of Eggerthella Lenta In Lower Extremity Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection: A Case Report, Natalia M. Raimundi Santos, Natalia C. Badillo Velez, Sandeep Rathod, Hassan Tahir Khokhar, Wendy M. Timirau, Naja Naddaf

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

A Bullous Eruption In An 81-Year-Old Male, Garrett S. Furth, Christian J. Scheufele, Carlos S. Bahrami, Stephen E. Weis

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

INTRODUCTION: When a patient presents with a blistering rash arriving at the diagnosis can seem overwhelming. Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease and tends to affect older individuals, with a mean age of presentation of eighty. It is caused by antibodies targeting the basement membrane zone, the structure between epidermis and dermis, specifically affecting the BP180 (Type-XVII collagen) and BP230 (a plakin) proteins. Antibody-antigen complexes lead to complement activation and destruction of these transmembrane proteins, causing separation of the epidermis and dermis, and formation of tense, subepidermal blisters and bullae. Identification of key clinical features and …

Ulcerating Plaques Of The Lower Extremities Of A 23-Year-Old Female, Robyn O. Okereke, Christian J. Scheufele, Michael Carletti, Stephen E. Weis, Carlos Bahrami

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

INTRODUCTION: What should come to mind when any physician sees dark red spots on the legs? If you answered vasculitis, then you are on the right track. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is defined as small vessel inflammation of the dermal capillaries and venules. The clinical hallmark finding of LCV is palpable purpura (raised, round, purple plaques) on the lower extremities. LCV is confirmed by histopathology showing neutrophilic infiltration in the walls of dermal vasculature. Though LCV is the most common cause of clinical vasculitis, the annual incidence of biopsy-proven LCV is approximately 30-45 per million individuals. LCV typically occurs in adults …