clinical dermatology
Granulomas Gone Wild: Update of Rubella as an Evolving Trigger
Dr. Karolyn Wanat presented information about the discovery, diagnosis, and treatment of rubella virus (RuV)-associated granulomas. RuV is a single-stranded RNA virus typically associated with a mild clinical course. It can persist in immune-privileged sites and cause complications, including encephalitis, uveitis, arthritis, and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). The RuV vaccine was developed because of the…
Bedside Diagnostics for the Dermatologist: Pearls, Pitfalls, Practical Uses
Dr. Karolyn Wanat presented information about microscopy techniques dermatologists can perform at bedside. She used patient cases to demonstrate the utility of these techniques in a variety of settings and noted the similarities among features seen on microscopy and histopathology. Although histopathology may still be needed to confirm the diagnosis, direct microscopy can enable earlier…