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Background: the incidence of skin cancer has tripled, so knowledge about risk factors and prevention is necessary for the general practitioner in training.Objective: to diagnose the way in which the prevention of skin cancer is approached in the Dermatology subject.Methods: pedagogical research developed at the Cienfuegos University of Medical Sciences. The requirements for the treatment of the prevention of skin cancer in the Dermatology subject were analyzed. An interview was applied to an intentional sample of Dermatology professors and student surveys. The analysis of guiding documents, programs, etc. was carried out.Results: students receive the subject during their fifth year of the degree. All the professors agree that within the prevention topics taught in the career, the one related to skin cancer is not addressed; the 82.8% refer that the subject is addressed in a conference; basically the diagnosis of sick patients and the aspects of prevention are used with less relevance. All students agree that skin cancer is never mentioned as an important location that is susceptible to preventive measures; the 85.7% refer that it is a very long topic and more emphasis is placed on diagnosing injuries, classifying them, treating them and not on how to prevent them, in addition, many patients are not observed in practice in order to identify them.Conclusions: the way in which the topic of skin cancer prevention is approached in the Dermatology subject is not enough for what the general practitioner needs.

Complications are frequent in childhood segmental hemangiomas, so treatment of these lesions is necessary.Propranolol is currently the first line treatment in these cases. The case of a one-month-old infant with a segmental hemangioma of the face, diagnosed and treated at the Pediatric Hospital of Cienfuegos, is reported. He was given propranolol and showed almost complete lesion regression, maintaining the treatment for one year and any complication occurred.

Background: the incidence of skin cancer has tripled, so knowledge about risk factors and prevention is necessary for the general practitioner in training. Objective: to diagnose the way in which the prevention of skin cancer is approached in the Dermatology subject. Methods: pedagogical research developed at the Cienfuegos University of Medical Sciences. The requirements for the treatment of the prevention of skin cancer in the Dermatology subject were analyzed. An interview was applied to an intentional sample of Dermatology professors and student surveys. The analysis of guiding documents, programs, etc. was carried out. Results: students receive the subject during their fifth year of the degree. All the professors agree that within the prevention topics taught in the career, the one related to skin cancer is not addressed; the 82.8% refer that the subject is addressed in a conference; basically the diagnosis of sick patients and the aspects of prevention are used with less relevance. All students agree that skin cancer is never mentioned as an important location that is susceptible to preventive measures; the 85.7% refer that it is a very long topic and more emphasis is placed on diagnosing injuries, classifying them, treating them and not on how to prevent them, in addition, many patients are not observed in practice in order to identify them. Conclusions: the way in which the topic of skin cancer prevention is approached in the Dermatology subject is not enough for what the general practitioner needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cutaneous leiomyoma is a benign tumor of low frequency, described with an inherited dominant autosomal pattern. It is originated at the hair erector muscle. In this article, it is presented a case of a 61 year old, female patient who came to the dermatology consultation due to having lesions of tumoral aspect, as the size of a pea, distributed in the trunk and limbs in an irregular way of years of progress. The anatomic-pathological study of the cutaneous lesions confirmed the diagnosis of cutaneous leiomyomia. The necessary studies for ruling out renal tumor were performed due to the low frequency of both affections. As it is an uncommon disease it was decided its publication.

Fundamento: el melanoma maligno es causante de la mayoría de las muertes por cáncer cutáneo y su pronóstico depende en gran medida de la estadificación al momento de su diagnóstico. Objetivo: caracterizar histopatológicamente el melanoma maligno cutáneo en la provincia de Cienfuegos. Métodos: estudio descriptivo retrospectivo, que incluyó a todos los pacientes con diagnóstico de melanoma maligno cutáneo en la provincia Cienfuegos en el período de enero de 2009 a diciembre de 2011. Se analizaron las variables nivel de Clark, índice de Breslow, índice mitótico, edad y sexo. Resultados: el subtipo histológico predominante es el melanoma extensivo superficial; predominaron los pacientes de sexo masculino, en edades de 50 a 69 años. Se mostró una asociación significativa entre el nivel de Clark, índice mitótico e índice de Breslow. Conclusiones: se confirmaron los indicadores histológicos de pronóstico de sobrevida; el índice de Breslow constituye uno de los factores pronósticos de mayor importancia.

Foundation: malignant melanoma is the cause of most deaths due to cutaneous cancer and its prognosis depends greatly on its staging at the moment of the diagnosis.Objective: to characterize histo-pathologically cutaneous malignant melanoma in the Cienfuegos Province. Methods: retrospective descriptive study which included all the patients with the diagnosis of cutaneous malignant melanoma in the Cienfuegos Province between January 2000 to 2011. Clark ‘s variables , Breslow’ s index, mitotic index, age and sex were analyzed Results: the predominant histological subtype is the superficial extensive melanoma, patients of the male sex predominated in ages from 50 to 69. A significant association between Clark’s level, mitotic index and Breslow’s index was shown. Conclusion: Breslow’s index constitutes one of the prognosis factors of greater importance at present for the correct staging of the patient with cutaneous malignant melanoma.

Complications are frequent in childhood segmental hemangiomas, so treatment of these lesions is necessary.Propranolol is currently the first line treatment in these cases. The case of a one-month-old infant with a segmental hemangioma of the face, diagnosed and treated at the Pediatric Hospital of Cienfuegos, is reported. He was given propranolol and showed almost complete lesion regression, maintaining the treatment for one year and any complication occurred. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

La úlcera de Marjolin es un tumor maligno cutáneo, raro y agresivo, que se desarrolla en la piel previamente traumatizada o con inflamación crónica. Se presenta un paciente masculino, blanco, de 43 años de edad, aquejado por una lesión ulcerada, sangrante y exofítica, en el tercio distal de la pierna izquierda, donde ya tenía una gran cicatriz a causa de una fractura abierta de tibia y peroné, que además presentó osteomielitis crónica como complicación. Se realizó exéresis y biopsia de la lesión, y se obtuvo como resultado un carcinoma epidermoide de tipo espino celular, compatible con una úlcera de Marjolin. Se decide presentar este caso por la baja frecuencia de presentación de la enfermedad. Se concluye que los pacientes con este tipo de lesión deberán ser sometidos a exámenes periódicos para evitar o solucionar posibles recidivas.

Cutaneous leiomyoma is a benign tumor of low frequency, described with an inherited dominant autosomal pattern. It is originated at the hair erector muscle. In this article, it is presented a case of a 61 year old, female patient who came to the dermatology consultation due to having lesions of tumoral aspect, as the size of a pea, distributed in the trunk and limbs in an irregular way of years of progress. The anatomic-pathological study of the cutaneous lesions confirmed the diagnosis of cutaneous leiomyomia. The necessary studies for ruling out renal tumor were performed due to the low frequency of both affections. As it is an uncommon disease it was decided its publication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Foundation: malignant melanoma is the cause of most deaths due to cutaneous cancer and its prognosis depends greatly on its staging at the moment of the diagnosis. Objective: to characterize histo-pathologically cutaneous malignant melanoma in the Cienfuegos Province. Methods: retrospective descriptive study which included all the patients with the diagnosis of cutaneous malignant melanoma in the Cienfuegos Province between January 2000 to 2011. Clark's variables, Breslow's index, mitotic index, age and sex were analyzed Results: the predominant histological subtype is the superficial extensive melanoma, patients of the male sex predominated in ages from 50 to 69. A significant association between Clark's level, mitotic index and Breslow's index was shown. Conclusion: Breslow's index constitutes one of the prognosis factors of greater importance at present for the correct staging of the patient with cutaneous malignant melanoma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A case of lymphangioma circumscriptum, a rare and benign malformation of the lymphatic vessels, is presented. The diagnosis of the disease was established on the basis of clinical and histopathological findings. Alpha interferon and surgery of the lesions were used as treatments. This case is presented due to the rarity of the condition, age of onset, size of the lesion and zosteriform distribution. We concluded that it is necessary to know the peculiarities of each case in order to choose an appropriate procedure to deal with the disease.

Se reporta un caso de linfangioma circunscrito, malformación de vasos linfáticos poco frecuente y benigna. El diagnóstico de la enfermedad se estableció por medio de hallazgos clínicos e histopatológicos. Como tratamiento se utilizó el interferón alfa y la cirugía en parte de las lesiones. Se decidió reportar este caso por lo infrecuente de la entidad, la edad de aparición, el tamaño de la lesión y su extensión zosteriforme. Se concluye que para elegir una conducta adecuada ante esta enfermedad es necesario conocer las particularidades de cada caso.

Skin cancer is the most common malignant tumor in humans and its presence has increased in recent years. We report the case of an 86 years old patient who attended multidisciplinary tumors consultation at the Celia Sánchez University Hospital of Manzanillo because of a tumoral lesion on the forehead lasting for three years. The tumor presented a slow growth and caused occasional and spontaneous pain. The nodular lesion was located at a distance of 3 cm from the front left limit hairline. With the suspicion of a basal cell carcinoma, the sole technique of double m-plasty was used as treatment, which is unusual in this type of injury and in that location. The histological report indicated that it was the case of a basosquamous carcinoma. Post surgical evolution was satisfactory.

El cáncer de piel constituye el tumor maligno más frecuente en humanos y se ha incremento en los últimos años. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 86 años de edad que acudió a la consulta multidisciplinaria de tumores del Hospital Universitario Celia Sánchez Manduley de Manzanillo, por presentar una lesión tumoral en la frente desde hacía tres años, de crecimiento lento y acompañando de dolor ocasional espontáneo. La lesión nodular, localizada a 3 cm del límite de implantación del cabello en su parte frontal izquierda. Con la sospecha de un carcinoma basal, se utilizó como tratamiento único la técnica de m-plastia doble, poco usual en este tipo de lesión, y en esa localización. El informe histológico indicó que se trataba de un carcinoma basoescamoso. La evolución postquirúrgica fue satisfactoria.

The case study of a family carrying Porokeratosis of Mibelli is presented. This entity is very rare to be found in our country. Etiological, histopathological and clinical aspects are provided in this article. The importance of prophylaxis and monitoring of these patients is strongly emphasized due to the potential risk of malignancies they present. Finally, it has been concluded that knowledge on porokeratosis is essential to several medical specialities, such as genetics, dermatology, internal medicine, pathology and oncology.

Se presenta el estudio de una familia portadora de poroqueratosis de Mibelli, entidad rara en nuestro medio. Se señalan los aspectos etiológicos, histopatológicos y clínicos de esta enfermedad, con énfasis en la profilaxis y el control de pacientes con este tipo de lesiones, ya que presentan un potencial neoplásico significativo. Se concluye que el conocimiento de esta enfermedad es necesario para varias ramas de la medicina: genética, dermatología, medicina interna, patología y oncología.

Marjolin's ulcer is rare and aggressive cutaneous malignancy that develops in previously traumatized or chronically inflamed skin. We present the case of a 43-year-old white man suffering from an exophytic bleeding ulcerated lesion on the distal third of the left leg where he already had a large scar from a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula complicated with chronic osteomyelitis. Surgical excision and biopsy were performed, showing a squamous cell carcinoma consistent with Marjolin's ulcer. We decided to present this case given the rare occurrence of the disease. We concluded that patients with this type of lesion should be subject to periodic examinations to prevent or treat potential recurrences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Melanomas are malignant neoplasms caused by the transformation of melanocytes. Metastases in the digestive system can occur in 10% of cases. The case of a 70 years old male patient, with a history of hypertension and a regular treatment with enalapril, who works as a merchant seaman with much sun exposure is presented. In 2009 he was diagnosed with skin melanoma and received combined treatment of surgery and chemotherapy and posterior follow-up in oncology and dermatology consultations. He remained in stable condition. He attended consultation due to a clinical presentation of epigastralgia with marked acidity that did not get relieved with the administration of omeprazole, a medication that the patient had been using to self-medicate. Cutaneous melanoma was found with stomach metastasis.

El melanoma es una neoplasia maligna producto de la transformación de los melanocitos. Las metástasis en el aparato digestivo pueden ocurrir en un 10 %. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 70 años de edad, con antecedentes de hipertensión arterial, que llevaba tratamiento regular con enalapril, de ocupación marino mercante, con mucha exposición al sol. En el año 2009 se le diagnosticó un melanoma en piel para lo que recibió tratamiento combinado de cirugía y quimioterapia, se mantuvo estable con seguimiento en la consulta de oncología y dermatología. Acudió a consulta por presentar cuadros de epigastralgia con marcada acidez que no se aliviaba ante la administración de omeprazol con que se había automedicado el paciente. Se comprobó melanoma cutáneo con metástasis en estómago.