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A Taaffe

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Lichenoid tattoo hypersensitivity.

Four patients are described who developed granulomatous reactions in the red portions of their tattoos. Histopathological and immunofluorescence studies showed features of lichen planus. Mercury was identified in only one patient's lesion, and hypersensitivity to mercury was shown by patch testing in one other patient. Tattooing may provide a localised antigenic challenge resulting in spontaneously occurring lichen planus.

Adult

Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum: the evolution of a disease entity.

The clinical features, diagnosis management, aetiology and inheritance of angiokeratoma corporis diffusum (Fabry's disease) are discussed and the literature reviewed. The treatment and knowledge generally of this rare condition have not greatly improved in 75 years.

Fabry Disease

Urticaria--current concepts.

The mechanisms, clinical features and management of the various forms of urticaria are discussed. The importance of histamine receptors, complement and the kinin cascade are reviewed.

Angioedema