Suraj Venna

Publications (4)10.25 Total impact

• Article: Severe serum sickness-like type III reaction to insulin detemir.

  Mireille Priale Aujero, Sara Brooks, Ning Li, Suraj Venna
  Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 06/2011; 64(6):e127-8. · 3.99 Impact Factor
• Article: Recurrent erythema multiforme triggered by progesterone sensitivity.

  Teresa J Nasabzadeh, Catherine M Stefanato, John E Doole, Arash Radfar, Jag Bhawan, Suraj Venna
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  ABSTRACT: Determining the underlying etiology of recurrent erythema multiforme (EM) can be a difficult endeavor. Although infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) has been implicated in some cases, the precise trigger of a given patient's recurrent EM often remains elusive. We discuss the case of a woman with a recurrent blistering eruption that was clinically and histopathologically consistent with EM. An investigation into the etiology of the patient's EM suggested that HSV was not the causative factor but instead pointed toward a hormonal influence that we interpret as autoimmune progesterone dermatitis (APD). This case is presented to highlight the importance of considering hormonal triggers in women with recurrent EM that consistently flares during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, the point at which serum progesterone levels peak. A brief review of the literature regarding the diagnosis, histopathology, etiology and treatment of APD is further provided.
  Journal of Cutaneous Pathology 11/2010; 37(11):1164-7. · 1.56 Impact Factor
• Article: Pyoderma gangrenosum with pathergy in a pregnant patient without associated systemic disease.

  Kavitha Reddy, Lori Brightman, Suraj Venna
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  ABSTRACT: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare chronic ulcerative skin condition often associated with systemic disease. PG associated with pregnancy is an extremely rare presentation; only 9 other cases have been reported in the literature. We present PG in a pregnant patient (third trimester) with pathergy. No associated systemic disease was identified. Histology was consistent with PG and the lesions responded to intralesional triamcinolone therapy.
  Cutis; cutaneous medicine for the practitioner 04/2008; 81(3):255-8. · 0.81 Impact Factor
• Article: Should the skin cancer examination be taught in medical school?

  Alan C Geller, Suraj Venna, Marianne Prout, Donald R Miller, Marie-France Demierre, Howard K Koh, Barbara A Gilchrest
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  ABSTRACT: The fact that thin melanomas are associated with a greater than 95% survival rate, while later, more deeply invasive melanomas have a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%, demonstrates the potential personal and public health impact of early detection. The majority of patients with skin lesions are seen by nondermatologists who infrequently counsel patients about skin cancer prevention or perform a complete skin examination as part of routine care. We documented the antecedents of physician practice by evaluating medical students' observation, training, performance, and self-reported skill level for the skin cancer examination and sun protection counseling. Surveys were administered and completed in classrooms and student workshops in each of the 4 medical school years during the spring of 1996 and 1997. We concentrate our analysis on the graduating fourth-year students. Of the 302 fourth-year students enrolled at Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass, in 1996 and 1997, 223 (74%) completed surveys. Among fourth-year students, 52% rated themselves as unskilled in skin cancer examinations. Twenty-eight percent of fourth-year students had never observed a skin cancer examination, 40% had received no training, and 35% had never practiced the examination. However, fourth-year students reporting at least 1 opportunity to observe, train, or practice an examination were 3 times as likely to report themselves as moderately to very skilled as students without such opportunities. If medical student training rates for the skin cancer examination are equally low elsewhere, as is likely, the present data suggest that even brief additions to the current curriculum, integrated into systems teaching, would augment student exposure and likely boost student skill levels.
  Archives of Dermatology 10/2002; 138(9):1201-3. · 3.89 Impact Factor