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Skin Cancer01:30

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when there is an abnormal growth of skin cells, usually triggered by damage to the DNA within the skin cells. It is primarily caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, and its incidence continues to rise.
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Accessory Structures of the Skin: Sebaceous Glands01:21

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Sebaceous Glands

A sebaceous gland is a type of oil gland found almost all over the skin ( except palms and soles) and helps lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair. Most sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles. They generate and excrete sebum, a mixture of lipids, onto the skin surface, thereby naturally lubricating the dry and dead layer of keratinized cells of the stratum corneum, keeping it pliable.
These glands that produce the oils on the skin and hair are holocrine glands. The mature...
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Acne Infection

Acne is a multifactorial skin condition primarily affecting adolescents and young adults, with a global prevalence estimated to exceed 75% in this demographic. The condition is characterized by the formation of comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules, pustules, nodules, and, in severe cases, cysts, particularly in areas rich in sebaceous glands such as the face, neck, chest, and back. The pathogenesis involves increased sebum production, follicular hyperkeratinization, colonization by...
Papillary Dermis01:11

Papillary Dermis

Dermis
The dermis might be considered the "core" of the integumentary system, as distinct from the epidermis and hypodermis. It contains blood and lymph vessels, nerves, and other structures, such as hair follicles and sweat glands. The dermis is made of two layers of connective tissue that comprise an interconnected mesh of elastin and collagenous fibers, produced by fibroblasts.
Papillary Layer
The papillary layer is made of loose, areolar connective tissue, which means the collagen and...
Tumor Progression02:07

Tumor Progression

Tumor progression is a phenomenon where the pre-formed tumor acquires successive mutations to become clinically more aggressive and malignant. In the 1950s, Foulds first described the stepwise progression of cancer cells through successive stages.
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Skin Diseases and Disorders

Skin is the first line of defense and encounters a variety of microbes. Some pathogenic strains are often the cause of a broad range of infections of the skin and other body systems. These conditions can affect people of all ages and may have different causes, including genetic factors, infections, autoimmune reactions, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices.
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Anterior High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Monitoring of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
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Early onset sebaceous carcinoma.

Dongjin Sung1, Sara A Kaltreider, Federico Gonzalez-Fernandez

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Ross Eye Institute and State University of New York, 1176 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209, USA.

Diagnostic Pathology
|September 7, 2011
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Summary

Sebaceous carcinoma, a rare eyelid cancer, can affect young adults without hereditary risk factors. This case highlights a specific p53 mutation and suggests UV exposure as a potential cause.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Ocular sebaceous carcinoma often mimics benign conditions, delaying diagnosis.
  • Early recognition is challenging in young patients, where this cancer is rare.
  • This study examines a case in a young, healthy individual without hereditary cancer history or immunosuppression.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old Caucasian woman presented with aggressive sebaceous carcinoma of the meibomian gland.
  • She had no history of retinoblastoma, hereditary cancer syndromes, or radiation therapy.
  • Potential risk factors included excessive UV light exposure.

Findings:

  • Histopathology confirmed moderately well-differentiated sebaceous carcinoma with Oil-red-O positive vacuoles.
  • p53 DNA sequencing revealed a G:C→A:T mutation at a dipyrimidine site (G199R).

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  • Structural modeling suggests the G199R mutation disrupts the p53 tetrameric complex stability.

    • Implications:

    • Sebaceous carcinoma should be considered in young patients, even without typical risk factors.
    • The G199R p53 mutation may impact protein stability and contribute to tumorigenesis.
    • Further research into the role of UV light in sebaceous carcinoma etiology is warranted.