Abstract: Generalized pustular psoriasis, or psoriasis of von Zumbusch, is an acute and severe clinical form of psoriasis, which usually occurs in patients with psoriasis undergoing aggravating factors. In this work, we report the case of a female patient, 70 years old, who developed generalized pustular psoriasis symptoms while reducing the dose of oral corticosteroids, improperly introduced for the treatment of alleged acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. The differential diagnosis of generalized pustular psoriasis should be made with other pustular dermatoses, such as subcorneal pustulosis, IgA pemphigus and especially with acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. Personal history of psoriasis and histopathological findings with psoriasiform changes and subcorneal pustule favored the diagnosis. She was treated with acitretin 30 mg / day, progressing to complete regression of the lesions.

O conhecimento da frequência e das características clinicoepidemiológicas do melanoma cutâneo nas diversas regiões do Brasil é importante para avaliar a magnitude do problema e direcionar adequadamente as ações de saúde. Neste estudo, revisaram-se os dados de 55 pacientes com melanoma cutâneo atendidos em duas instituições de saúde da cidade de Manaus. Verificou-se maior frequência entre homens pardos, na oitava década de vida, com lesões do tipo melanoma acrolentiginoso nos membros inferiores, com Breslow maior que 1mm e Clark nível V.

Knowledge on the frequency and clinical and pathological characteristics of cutaneous melanoma in the different geographical regions of Brazil is important in evaluating the magnitude of the problem and in directing healthcare actions appropriately. The present study reviewed data from 55 cases of cutaneous melanoma in patients treated at two healthcare institutions in the city of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Rates were higher in brown-skinned males and in individuals of 70-80 years of age. Lesions were most commonly located on the lower limbs, were of the acral lentiginous melanoma type and at advanced stages of the disease, with Breslow thickness > 1 mm and Clark level V.

A amiloidose resulta da deposição de proteína amiloide fibrosa e insolúvel em espaços extracelulares de órgãos e tecidos. O depósito da substância amiloide pode ser localizado ou sistêmico e pode ser de natureza primária ou secundária. Relataremos um caso de amiloidose localizada cutânea primária nodular, manifesta por lesões pápulo-nodulares, eritêmato-acastanhadas, acometendo a região nasal, sem evidência de acometimento sistêmico. O estudo imunoistoquímico demonstrou presença de imunoglobulinas de cadeia leve kappa.

Amyloidosis results from deposition of fibrous and insoluble amyloid protein in extracellular spaces of organs and tissues. Amyloid deposition can be localized or systemic and either primary or secondary. We report a case of localized primary cutaneous nodular amyloidosis manifested by papular-nodular, reddish-brown lesions affecting the nasal area, without evidence of systemic involvement. Immunohistochemistry showed the presence of immunoglobulin kappa light chain.

Pioderma gangrenoso é uma dermatose cutânea ulcerativa incomum, associada a uma variedade de doenças sistêmicas, incluindo doença inflamatória intestinal, artrites, neoplasias hematológicas, hepatites e aids. A sua patogênese é desconhecida. O diagnóstico geralmente é baseado em evidências clínicas e confirmado com a exclusão das outras etiologias de lesões ulceradas cutâneas. Relatamos um caso de PG com ulcerações extensas com boa resposta ao tratamento.

Pyoderma gangrenosum is an uncommon ulcerative cutaneous dermatosis associated with a variety of systemic diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, hematological malignancies, hepatitis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The pathogenesis of pyoderma gangrenosum remains unknown. Its diagnosis is usually based on clinical evidence and confirmed through a process of elimination of the other possible causes of cutaneous ulcers. This report describes a case of pyoderma gangrenosum with extensive ulceration that responded well to treatment.

O tumor de Bednar é uma rara neoplasia da pele, considerada variante pigmentada do dermatofibrossarcoma protuberans. O diagnóstico é confirmado pelo exame histopatológico e estudo imuno-histoquímico. O tumor de Bednar é agressivo localmente, recidivando com freqüência, mas raramente ocorrem metástases. O procedimento terapêutico mais adequado é a cirurgia micrográfica de Mohs. Relata-se o caso de uma paciente de 35 anos, portadora dessa rara neoplasia, cujo diagnóstico foi estabelecido por exame histopatológico e estudo imuno-histoquímico. Ressalta-se a importância de o dermatologista estar atento para suspeitar do diagnóstico e dispor dos meios necessários para confirmá-lo, adotando a melhor conduta.

Bednar tumor is a rare skin neoplasm, considered to be a pigmented variant of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Diagnosis is confirmed through histopathologic examination and immunohistochemical evaluation. Bednar tumor is aggressive locally and recurrences are frequent, but metastases are rare. The most appropriate therapeutic procedure is Mohs' micrographic surgery. The case report presents a 35-year-old patient with this rare neoplasm in which the diagnosis was established through histopathologic examination and immunohistochemical study. The importance is emphasized for dermatologists to be attentive for diagnostic suspicion and have available the necessary means to confirm the diagnosis in order to adopt the best procedure.