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Portable Thermographic Screening for Detection of Acute Wallenberg's Syndrome

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Schamberg's disease - an unusual presentation.

S R Sengupta¹, S Malakar, K Lahiri

¹Department of Dermatology and Venereology, IPGMER (SSKM Hospital), Calcutta and from Duncans Gleneagles Clinic and Research Centre, Calcutta, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology

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Summary

This case report details an unusual presentation of Schamberg

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Vascular disorders

Background:

Schamberg's disease is a progressive pigmented purpuric dermatosis.
Typically affects the lower extremities.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare case of Schamberg's disease.
Highlight an atypical localization of the condition.

Main Methods:

Clinical case presentation.
Review of dermatological literature.

Main Results:

A 28-year-old male presented with typical Schamberg's disease lesions.
The lesions were located on the right forearm, an unusual site.

Conclusions:

Schamberg's disease can present in extralimbic locations.

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