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Skin disease, disease of the musculoskeletal system, and respiratory infections are the most frequent reasons for military personnel to seek medical care. The Oslo Military Clinic serves all of the military personnel in Oslo and the surrounding region, including officers and civilian employees. From September 1996 to May 1997, 1,360 patients were diagnosed and treated by the author, and the data are included in the following study. Upper respiratory disease was the primary reason for seeking medical attention in 26% of the patients, 21% visited the clinic because of disease or pain in the musculoskeletal system, and 16% suffered from a skin disease. Apart from the low number of female patients, the patient population and the disease spectrum observed in the military clinic are very similar to those in a general medical practice. Among the 222 patients suffering from a cutaneous disease, eczema (42 patients), allergy (excluding dermatitis) (34 patients), acne vulgaris (23 patients), and sexually transmitted diseases (28 patients) were the most prevalent processes. Other less prevalent skin diseases were fungal infections, herpes simplex infection, nevi, common warts, and superficial bacterial skin infections. Skin diseases seen in one patient only included erysipelas, herpes zoster, dermatitis herpetiformis, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Good clinical skills in dermatology are of paramount importance in military medicine, and if possible, the military should appoint a dermatologist to its medical team to rapidly diagnose and treat the large number of patients with skin disorders.
Mil Med 2000 Mar
PMID:Skin disease in military personnel. 1074 Oct 81

Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome is an uncommon condition manifested by gastrointestinal and skin hemangiomas that lead to gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia. The purpose of this report is to present a case with long-term follow-up. The patient is a 37-year-old female with a life-long history of blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome. She underwent multiple resectional operations that combined to give her a partial gastrectomy, partial small bowel resection, total abdominal colectomy, and end ileostomy. She continues to need endoscopy with sclerotherapy. In addition, she has iron-deficiency anemia, nephrolithiasis, major depression, and malnutrition despite vitamin and caloric supplements. There are no other reports showing these complications of blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome or with this length of follow-up. Therapy for blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome should be conservative if possible, because operative therapy may lead to significant long-term complications.
Mil Med 2001 Aug
PMID:Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome: a case report with long-term follow-up. 1151 27

We report the case of a 17-year-old boy who was precluded from entering basic military training because of the presence of a giant hairy melanocytic nevus that covered his back. He subsequently underwent total excision of the lesion followed by application of a dermal regeneration matrix, Integra, and split-thickness skin grafting. Ten months following the procedure, his wounds had healed and the reconstructed skin was considered durable enough to withstand the rigors of military training. He has since been allowed to reapply for recruit training. This case illustrates the utility of a dermal regeneration template in the military patient, where both strong biomechanical properties as well as skin coverage are required to help meet the demands of military training.
Mil Med 2008 Jan
PMID:The use of a dermal regeneration template following excision of a giant melanocytic nevus in a potential Army recruit. 1825 41

A casual comment made regarding the amount of "mole skin" being dispensed to airmen to handle blisters, pressure points, and foot pain led to the development of an impromptu voluntary survey in an attempt to quantify the number of personnel with foot care concerns and the spectrum of those problems. With only a small number of sick call visits related to foot and ankle problems, the amount of mole skin being dispensed was surprising. This survey represents the results of a comprehensive evaluation of a base population involved in support of the first 2 months of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Mil Med 2008 Apr
PMID:A survey of deployed foot problems in a desert environment. 1847 25

Giant congenital melanocytic nevi (GCMN) are a rare type of melanocytic nevus that covers a large body surface, often with satellite nevi scattered on the rest of the skin. There are several complications associated with GCMN, including malignant melanoma and neurocutaneous melanosis. The management of GCMN is very complex because of the cosmetic appearance and the associated psychological distress, the risk of severe complications, and the need for long-term follow-up. We report a case of a 43-year-old active-duty female with a GCMN reporting new and symptomatic satellite lesions with atypical features on dermoscopy.
Mil Med 2014 Apr
PMID:Management considerations for giant congenital melanocytic nevi in adults. 2469 Sep 74

Fibroepithelioma of Pinkus (FEP) is traditionally classified as an unusual variant of basal cell carcinoma. It has non-specific clinical findings yet distinct histologic features. The diagnosis can be challenging for clinicians because it often mimics benign entities such as intradermal nevi. FEP typically occurs on the trunk, but many body sites can be involved including the head, neck, and genitalia. According to a PubMed search of articles indexed in MEDLINE using "Fibroepithelioma of Pinkus" and "ear" or "auricle," there are no reports of FEP specifically occurring on the ear. We describe the first case of FEP on the ear of a heavily sun-damaged male treated while on a military humanitarian mission to Panama. This case helps support the classification of FEP as a basal cell carcinoma variant and raises awareness for this entity as it may be encountered both on military humanitarian missions and in military clinics.
Mil Med 2018 11 01
PMID:Novel Presentation of Fibroepithelioma of Pinkus on the Ear of a Patient Treated on a Panamanian Humanitarian Mission. 2942 57