Derm Dx: Disseminated Lesions With Fever, Chills, and Malaise
A woman presents with lesions that first appeared on her legs 3 weeks ago and were preceded by low-grade fever and chills.
Case Studies
Large, Scaly Erythematous Patches
Case 1 A 65-year-old man presents to the clinic with a large rash on his torso. On physical examination, the patient has multiple scaly erythematous patches on his chest and abdomen. When asked about the history of the rash, the patient mentions that he has had “on and off rashes around this region for several…
Crusted Pruritic Rash Under Breast
A 36-year-old woman presents to the clinic for treatment of a crusted pruritic rash located under both of her breasts.
Hyperpigmented Patch on the Thigh
A 15-year-old boy presents with a progressive hyperpigmented patch on his thigh that first appeared several years ago.
Ortho Dx: Ankle Pain Following an Injury
A man presents with severe pain in the ankle following a fall on an icy staircase.
Derm Dx: Lesion on the Temple
A patient presents with a skin lesion on his right temple that has increased in size and occasionally bleeds.
Ortho Dx: Anterior Knee Pain
A woman presents with pain in the right knee that has persisted for 2 months.
Derm Dx: Asymptomatic Plaque on the Jaw
A fair-skinned, elderly woman presents for evaluation of a skin lesion on her left jaw.
Ortho Dx: Shoulder Pain and Deformity Following an Accident
A man presents to the emergency department with pain and deformity in his shoulder after he was in a snowmobile accident.
Derm Dx: Pruritic, Erythematous Papules and Nodules
A man presents with multiple erythematous papules and nodules on his chest, arms, and upper back.
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