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This review aims to elucidate the relationship between mental disorders and various forms of skin cancer, as well as to examine the prevention and treatment strategies for these patients using a multidisciplinary approach. The recognition that the impact of skin cancer extends beyond physical manifestations has led to an increasing need to investigate the psychological effects and mental health implications associated with this pathology. Cancer diagnoses represent significant stressors that can induce moderate-to-severe levels of emotional distress among patients and substantially impact patients' quality of life. Individuals diagnosed with malignant melanoma demonstrate a higher prevalence of psychosocial disturbance than those diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancers. This observation suggests that the classification of skin neoplasia and its visibility may influence a patient's quality of life. Healthcare professionals need to develop communication skills to observe the psychological changes faced by patients diagnosed with cutaneous malignancies. This study aims to enhance patient care, improve overall well-being, and promote comprehensive approaches for treating patients with cutaneous malignancies. The potential impact of stress and anxiety on the immune system may influence the treatment of various types of skin neoplasia. It is important to investigate the relationship between psychological factors and the immune system to develop efficacious interventions for managing stress and anxiety-related skin disorders. Further research is needed to establish standardized methods, assess long-term outcomes, develop tailored psychological support programs, and identify the potential risk and protective factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cardiac tamponade is a rare presentation in patients with COVID-19, which may be induced by the associated exacerbated inflammatory response. The onset of cardiac tamponade may be concomitant with the acute phase of the disease or may develop subsequently as a new health condition secondary to the disease. We report four cases of cardiac tamponade that occurred late after the acute phase of the disease. One of them may be considered a post-acute complication of the disease, and three of them may be classified as a new health condition induced by COVID-19. Only two cases had a history of severe respiratory distress due to COVID-19. In all four cases, pericardiocentesis was imposed, and surprisingly, in every case, hemorrhagic fluid was evacuated. In this case, series, immune-mediated etiology is supported by histopathological results, where the main identified feature was fibrous pericarditis with inflammatory infiltrate. Only one patient included in this report died, and three of them were discharged after anti-inflammatory treatment was initiated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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