Scalp Dermatomyositis Revisited

"Scalp block" during craniotomy: a classic technique revisited.

Local anesthesia of the nerves of the scalp is referred to as "scalp block." This technique was originally introduced more than a century ago, but has undergone a modern rebirth in intraoperative and postoperative anesthetic management. Here, we review the use of "scalp block" during craniotomy with its anatomic basis, historical evolution, current technique, potential advantages, and pitfalls....

Recurrent Multiple Squamous Cell Carcinomas on the Scalp in a Patient with Juvenile Dermatomyositis

Both long-term administration of immunosuppressive agents and chronic inflammatory conditions, such as autoimmune disease, could be risk factors for the development of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). In this report, we present a case of recurrent multiple cSCC on the scalp in a patient with juvenile dermatomyositis who had been administered cyclosporine and Predonine since she was a 1...

QUICKSELECT Revisited

We give an overview of the running time analysis of the random divide-and-conquer algorithm FIND or QUICKSELECT. The results concern moments, distribution of FIND’s running time, the limiting distribution, a stochastic bound and the key: a stochastic fixed point equation.

Amyopathic dermatomyositis--an uncommon presentation of dermatomyositis.

Multiple scalp nodules Case

A 45-year-old man presented with multiple ulcerated and erythematous nodules on his scalp. The first lesion appeared on his vertex as an erythematous plaque five years ago and there was gradual increase in size and number of the lesions ever since. He was otherwise healthy. Physical examination showed multiple erythematous nodules, some were crusted, on the vertex (Fig.1). No lymphadenopathy wa...