This document contains a summary of patient cases seen by Dr. Ezekiel T. Arteta during their dermatology rotation from August 9-15, 2013. It includes 10 patient cases presenting with various skin conditions such as scabies, herpes zoster, molluscum contagiosum, basal cell carcinoma, and acrochordon. For each case, the document provides information on the patient's age, sex, chief complaint, history of present illness, physical examination findings, assessment, treatment plan, and resident physician in charge of the case.
This document contains a summary of patient cases seen by Dr. Ezekiel T. Arteta during their dermatology rotation from August 9-15, 2013. It includes 10 patient cases presenting with various skin conditions such as scabies, herpes zoster, molluscum contagiosum, basal cell carcinoma, and acrochordon. For each case, the document provides information on the patient's age, sex, chief complaint, history of present illness, physical examination findings, assessment, treatment plan, and resident physician in charge of the case.
This document contains a summary of patient cases seen by Dr. Ezekiel T. Arteta during their dermatology rotation from August 9-15, 2013. It includes 10 patient cases presenting with various skin conditions such as scabies, herpes zoster, molluscum contagiosum, basal cell carcinoma, and acrochordon. For each case, the document provides information on the patient's age, sex, chief complaint, history of present illness, physical examination findings, assessment, treatment plan, and resident physician in charge of the case.
Group A (Dermatology Rotator August 9 to 15, 2013)
Name Age/Sex Chief Complaint History of Present Illness Physical Examination Assessment Plan Resident/s In- Charge Simborio, Ma. Cecilia 25/F Papule Three weeks PTC, patient experienced sudden appearance of papules on her Left armpit, with associated norturnal pruritus. Salicylic Acid was applied without resolution. Consult was then done at a private clinic wherein she was prescribed with Itraconazole OD and Betamethasone dipropionate cream. She followed doctors orders with good compliance. Days after, papules also became evident on the patients groin area, then at her right armpit and both hands, also associated with nocturnal pruritus. Persistence of the symptoms prompted consult. (+) multiple, erythematous, well-defined, papules, topped with exfoliation, measuring 0.2x0.2 to 0.4- 0.4 cm on bilateral axillae, inguinal, gluteal and dorsum of bilateral hands and feet. Scabies Infestation Cetirizine 10mg/tab, 1 tab BID for 1 week Permethrin 5% lotion, apply neck down and leave it for 5-10 hours, then rinse. Repeat after 1 week Simultaneous treatment of all household members Proper decontamination TCB after 1 week Dr. Manalo-Sacil Pecenio, Kent Ervin 3/M Papule Three months PTC, patient had multiple, erythematous, well-defined papules on his abdomen, associated with nocturnal pruritus. Patient would scratch the lesions producing excoriations. 2 months PTC, similar lesions were seen on the genitalia, groin and buttocks. Still no consult done or topicals applied. 1 month PTC, lesions were seen on the interdigital webs of both hands, and on the axillae. 4 days PTC, patient sought consult and was prescribed with Permethrin lotion. Persistence prompted consult. (+) multiple, erythematous to hyperpigmented, well- defined papules with excoriation, measuring 0.1x0.1cm to 0.2x0.2cm in the interdigital webs of both hands and feet, axillae, abdomen, groin and buttocks. Scabies Infestation Cetirizine 5mg/5ml syrup, 2ml BID for 1 week Permethrin 5% lotion, apply neck down and leave it for 8-10 hours, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat after 7 days Simultaneous treatment of all household members Proper decontamination Mild soap TCB after 1 week Dr. Domingo Santiago, Roberto 37/M Papules and Plaque 3 weeks PTC, patient noted erythematous papules on his left medial thigh and right side of the abdomen, associated with nocturnal pruritus. Patient seek consult at a local Healthcare center wherein he was prescribed with Loratadine 10 mg/tab ODHS, with relief of the pruritus, but persistence of the lesion. 3 days PTC, symptoms persisted now with erythematous papules on his right medial thigh and right side of the neck. He was advised to seek consult to a dermatologist, prompting this consult. (+) multiple, erythematous, well-defined plaques and papules topped with excoriation, measuring 0.1x0.1 to 3x5 cm on bilateral hands and legs, gluteal, genitalia, lower abdomen, neck, nape, and back. Scabies Infestation Cetirizine 10mg/tab, 1 tab BID for 1 week Permethrin 5% lotion, apply neck down and leave it for 8-12 hours, then rinse thoroughly. Apply once a week for 2 weeks Simultaneous treatment of all household members Proper decontamination Mild soap Emollient TCB after 1 week Drs. Rosal- Patricio/ Rolimpandoei
Name Age/Sex Chief Complaint History of Present Illness Physical Examination Assessment Plan Resident/s In- Charge Urbano, Luisa 65/F Plaque 8 years PTC, patient noted the appearance of solitary well-defined skin-colored papule, not associated with necrosis and telangiectasia in the left nasolabial fold. The lesion was associated with mild pruritus. No consult done, patient self-medicated with Kati-alis 2x/day for 2 years with no improvement. 2 years PTC, patient noted the lesion increased in width, accompanied with central atrophy, telangiectasias, and rolled border with mild pruritus. Patient self-medicated with Kati-alis with no improvement. 2 months PTC, persistent lesion prompted consult at PGH dermatology. Diagnosis was undisclosed and was recommended a biopsy. 1 week after that, a biopsy was performed with the result of Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma. Patient was referred to St. Lukes Hospital for Mohs surgery. However, due to financial constraints, opted to seek consult first to our institution. (+) Solitary erythematous to hyperpigmented well- defined plaque with central atrophy and nodules with rolled border, measuring 2x1 cm on left nasolabial fold. Basal Cell Carcinoma (Nodular) For referral to Dr. Cruz (August 15, 2013) Mild cleanser TCB as scheduled Drs. Ramos/ Kison/ Aulia Lopez, Jonathan 67/M Vesicles and papules 2 weeks PTC, patient noted sudden appearance of papules on his left neck area, associated with pruritus, patient self-medicated with Vicks ointment, without resolution of the pruritus. No consults done. Days after, the papules evolved into vesicles, also associated with pruritus and progression of the lesion from the neck area to the chest area. Some of the vesicles spontaneously ruptured later topped with crusting. 1 week PTC, patient self-medicated with Amoxicillin 500mg/tab OD but without relief. Persistence prompted consult. (+) multiple, erythematous, well-defined papules and vesicles on erythematous bases, some with excoriation and crusts, measuring 0.2x0.2 to 0.4x0.4 cm on his nape, shoulder, and left chest (C3- C4, left) Herpes Zoster (C3- C4, left) Cetirizine 10mg/tab, 1 tab BID for 1 week Paracetamol + Vitamin B complex TID x 1 week Vitamins A,C,E + Zinc OD Mupirocin 2% ointment BID x 1 week NSS compress BID Mild soap Advised isolation TCB after 1 week Drs. Kison/ Domingo Catubig, Michaella 9/F Papule 5 months PTC, parent noticed white-colored papules over the trunk of the patient associated with pruritus. 2 months PTC, the patient was brought to a dermatologist due to persistence of the lesion. She was prescribed with Imiquimod 5% cream 3x/week, with poor compliance. The lesions did not subside, and progressed in number, also associated with pruritus, hence consult. (+) multiple, well-defined, white-colored papules, measuring 0.2x0.2 cm to 0.3x0.3cm over the trunk Molluscum Contangiosum For EXT (Left trunk on August 14, 2013 1PM and Right trunk on August 16, 2013 8AM) Mild soap TCB on scheduled dates Dr. Lacaba
Name Age/Sex Chief Complaint History of Present Illness Physical Examination Assessment Plan Resident/s In- Charge Ogena, Esperanza 56/F Plaque 6 months PTC, the patient noted multiple erythematous patches with scaling, associated with pruritus over the palms. The patient self- medicated with mentholated oil and cream that there would be a burning sensation upon application, which further aggravated the lesions. 5 months PTC, the patient noted similar lesions over the feet. She began to apply Petroleum jelly PRN which did not relieve the lesion. Over time, the lesions thickened and fissures were noted. Due to the progression of the condition, the patient sought consult. (+) multiple ill- to well- defined slightly erythematous plaques with scaling and fissures, measuring 1x1cm to 2.5x2.5cm over the palms and soles Fissured eczema KOH (-) Cetirizine 10mg/tab, 1 tab BID for 1 week Sodium fusidate + Betamethasone dipropionate ointment BID x 1 week Keep area cool and dry Advised double gloving Urea lotion BID Mild soap TCB after 1 week Drs. Maballo/ Lacaba Pontejos, Prince Andrei 7/M Papule Almost 1 month PTC, patient had erythematous pustules, associated with pruritus over the scalp. Amoxicillin powder was applied with resolution of the lesion, from multiple pustules to plaques, also associated with pruritus. However, as the lesions resolve, new pustules grow. Persistence prompted consult. (+) multiple, well-defined, erythematous papules, topped with yellowish crusts, measuring 0.2x0.2cm over the scalp Bockharts Impetigo, resolved Cetirizine 5mg/ml, 2.5ml BID for 1 week Mupirocin 2% ointment BID x 1 week Safeguard soap
Dr. Baraan Libanan, Julita 65/F Papule 20 years PTC, patient noted the appearance of solitary well-defined skin-colored papule on her Right lateral neck, which is not associated with pruritus or tenderness. No consults done, no medications applied. Lesions gradually increase in numbers and size to the whole neck area and some become hyperpigmented. Persistent lesions prompted consult. (+) multiple, well-defined, skin-colored to hyperpigmented pedunculated papules, measuring 0.1x0.1 to 0.4x0.4 cm on the neck area Acrochordon For ECT, neck area, on Aug. 16, 2013; 8:00AM Mild soap TCB as scheduled
Drs. Lie/ Aulia Papule 20 years PTC, patient noted the appearance of solitary, well-defined hyprpigmented papule on the neck, which is not associated with pruritus. Lesions gradually increase in numbers, which prompted consult. (+) multiple, well-defined, hyperpigmented, flat- topped papules, measuring 0.1x0.1 to 0.2x0.2 cm on the neck area Verruca Plana Quite, Grace A.
31/F Nodule 30 years PTC (since birth), patient had solitary, well-defined, hyperpigmented nevus on the forehead, which is not associated with pruritus or tenderness. No consult done, no medications applied 1 year PTC, patient noted the two lesions increase in size, became more hyperpigmented, and now associated with mild pruritus and occasional tenderness. Persistence of the lesions prompted consult. (+) few, well-defined, hyperpigmented regular border, dome-shaped nodules with hair, measuring 0.5x0.5 to 0.6x0.6cm on the forehead.
(+) symmetry (+) cobblestone-like surface (+) hair Congenital Melanocytic Nevus For referral to ENT Mild cleanser TCB as scheduled
Drs. Kison/ Aulia Nodule 20 years PTC, patient noted the appearance of solitary, well-defined, hyperpigmented nevus on the forehead, also not associated with pruritus Compound Melanocytic Nevus
Name Age/Sex Chief Complaint History of Present Illness Physical Examination Assessment Plan Resident/s In- Charge Villamor, Marion Jake 4 months/ M Patch 1 month PTC, parent noted appearance of multiple erythematous papules on the patients neck area, associated with pruritus. Consult was done at a Public hospital (Fabella) wherein Vitamin A ointment (Vandol) was prescribed OD before bath, with good compliance. However, there was no relief of the lesion. Patient applied warm compress over the lesion, with resolution, but with growth of new papules. 3 days PTC, the papules evolved into bullae, associated with pruritus. Patient only applied warm compress with eruption of the bullae to patches 1 day PTC. However, persistence of the lesion prompted consult. (+) multiple, erythematous, ill-defined patches, topped with scaling on the neck area. Intertrigo Miconazole + Hydrocortisone cream BID x 1 week Zinc oxide cream every diaper change Keep area cool and dry Mild soap TCB after 1 week
Drs. Maballo/ Rolimpandoei Papules 2 days PTC, patient noticed the appearance of multiple, well-defined, erythematous papules on gluteal area. No consult done, no medications taken. Persistent lesions prompted consult (+) multiple, well-defined, erythematous papules, measuring 0.1x0.1cm on the gluteal area Diaper dermatitis