Lidia Trasobares-Marugán

Pruritic reticulated eruption

A 16-year-old girl presented with intensely pruritic skin lesions of 1-month’s duration that had first appeared in the summer and had subsequently spread to form a symmetrical eruption on the dorsallumbar region and the lateral aspect of her breasts. On physical examination, the eruption consisted of small, erythematous, clustered papulovesicles along with some blisters and numerous crusted papules in a reticular arrangement (Figures 1 and 2). At the time of consultation, the patient was healthy and had a medical history relevant for 20 kg weight loss after 1 year of dieting and increased exercise. Urine and blood analysis (including blood count and renal and hepatic profile) found no abnormalities. Autoimmune study for antinuclear antibodies and antitransglutaminase antibodies was negative. Two punch biopsies from the lumbar region were obtained.

Fibro-Osseous Pseudotumor of the Digits Mimicking Pyogenic Granuloma

Fibro‐osseous pseudotumor of the digits is a benign neoplasm that originates in the soft tissue adjacent to the short bones of the hands and feet. We present a case in a 13‐year‐old girl that was initially misdiagnosed as pyogenic granuloma. Familiarity with this entity and imaging and histologic studies are necessary to avoid incorrect diagnoses and aggressive surgical interventions.