2022
Interface change in early mycosis fungoides: A potential mimicker of benign dermatoses
Tsang M, McNiff J. Interface change in early mycosis fungoides: A potential mimicker of benign dermatoses. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2022, 50: 266-274. PMID: 36444501, DOI: 10.1111/cup.14369.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConnective tissue diseaseEarly mycosis fungoidesMycosis fungoidesInterface dermatitisEarly biopsy specimensPapillary dermal fibrosisPatch-stage diseaseLymphocyte atypiaEarly biopsyRepeat biopsyHistopathologic featuresInflammatory dermatosesPotential mimickersTissue diseaseDefinitive diagnosisLichenoid patternBenign dermatosesBiopsy specimensClinicopathologic correlationDermal-epidermal junctionHistopathologic evolutionAncillary studiesBenign diagnosisDermal fibrosisHistopathologic clues
2021
Epidermotropic metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil: A case report with molecular confirmation
Li P, Barbieri A, Walther Z, McNiff J, Panse G. Epidermotropic metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil: A case report with molecular confirmation. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2021, 48: 1514-1519. PMID: 34302376, DOI: 10.1111/cup.14108.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaOropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomaCell carcinomaDe novo squamous cell carcinomaPrimary oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomaTonsillar squamous cell carcinomaTargetable genetic aberrationsLesion biopsy specimensSkin biopsy specimenSkin lesion biopsy specimensMetastatic diseaseEpidermal involvementEpidermotropic metastasesMetastatic lesionsPoor prognosisBiopsy specimenCase reportClinical historyBiopsy specimensSecondary diseaseSkin lesionsTumor originMetastatic specimensMetastasisNeck skinLichenoid dermatoses with pseudomelanocytic nests vs inflamed melanoma in situ: A comparative study
Panse G, McNiff JM. Lichenoid dermatoses with pseudomelanocytic nests vs inflamed melanoma in situ: A comparative study. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2021, 48: 745-749. PMID: 33350494, DOI: 10.1111/cup.13945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPseudomelanocytic nestsLichenoid dermatosesDermoepidermal junctionHistopathological featuresPagetoid scatterCytologic atypiaDifferent histopathological featuresSun-damaged skinSignificant cytologic atypiaLichenoid inflammationSolitary melanocytesLichenoid keratosisClinicopathological correlationBiopsy specimensNon-melanocytic lesionsDiagnostic pitfallsAtypical melanocytesDermatosesSingle melanocytesAtypiaMelanomaMelanocytesConfluent growthBenign process
2004
Primary Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma Treated With Radiotherapy: A Comparison of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the WHO Classification Systems
Smith BD, Glusac EJ, McNiff JM, Smith GL, Heald PW, Cooper DL, Wilson LD. Primary Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma Treated With Radiotherapy: A Comparison of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the WHO Classification Systems. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2004, 22: 634-639. PMID: 14966086, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.08.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous B-cell lymphomaPrimary cutaneous B-cell lymphomaLarge B-cellInitial biopsy specimensB-cell lymphomaFollicle center cellsB cellsOverall survivalBiopsy specimensFive-year relapse-free survivalEuropean OrganizationFive-year overall survivalCenter cellsRelapse-free survivalWHO classification systemExtracutaneous diseaseLocal radiotherapyIndolent coursePrimary outcomeInitial treatmentTreatment of cancerHistopathologic subtypePathologic classificationNoncutaneous sitesDLB
2001
Perinuclear antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody-positive cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa associated with minocycline therapy for acne vulgaris
Schaffer J, Davidson D, McNiff J, Bolognia J. Perinuclear antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody-positive cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa associated with minocycline therapy for acne vulgaris. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2001, 44: 198-206. PMID: 11174376, DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2001.112218.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsLong-term minocycline therapyCutaneous polyarteritis nodosaAntineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodyPolyarteritis nodosaMinocycline therapyCytoplasmic antibodiesSubcutaneous nodulesAcne vulgarisPerinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodyAntinuclear antibody panelDiscontinuation of minocyclineDrug-induced lupusUnusual side effectMedium-sized arteriesLong-term treatmentAutoimmune hepatitisOral antibioticsPrednisone therapyLivedo reticularisAutoimmune syndromeAutoimmune disordersCutaneous lesionsBiopsy specimensLower extremitiesHistologic examination
1997
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Asymmetric Posterior Blepharitis
Gloor P, Kim M, McNiff J, Wolfley D. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Asymmetric Posterior Blepharitis. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 1997, 124: 707-709. PMID: 9372736, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)70920-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiscoid lupus erythematosusLupus erythematosusPosterior blepharitisSystemic lupus erythematosusCutaneous biopsy specimensDiscoid lupusOphthalmic findingsCutaneous lesionsBiopsy specimensEyelid biopsyEyelid marginErythematosusImmunofluorescence studiesBlepharitisPatientsMisdiagnosisDiagnosisEyelidPresentingBiopsyLupusHistologyLesionsDeformityWomen