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Diagnosis of Onychomycosis: Utility of an Immunochromatography Strip Test Compared with Conventional Culture
Background Ringworm is highly prevalent in our setting and is frequently observed in our routine clinical practice. Diagnostic confirmation depends on techniques that are not always accessible (PCR), with highly variable sensitivity depending on the […]
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Dermoscopy of Squamous Cell Carcinoma: From Actinic Keratosis to Invasive Forms
When the dermoscopy of squamous cell carcinoma and its precursors we differentiate among keratin-related, vascular, and pigment-related criteria. Non-pigmented actinic keratoses are characterized by the “strawberry pattern”. Pigmented actinic keratosis shows a significant dermatoscopic overlap […]
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Safety and Efficacy of Flexible Bronchoscopy in Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Comparative Study
Background Flexible bronchoscopy (FB) is a common method used for diagnostic sampling of the thorax. Although the safety and efficacy of FB in the general population are well-established, data on the elderly population are limited. […]