DermDx: Suspicious Lesion on Back
A 59-year-old woman presents for evaluation of a suspicious lesion on her back. She has fair skin, blue eyes, and red hair. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Melanoma
Does a State Malpractice Cap Apply to PAs?
The case highlights concerns regarding malpractice caps for PAs who have DSA agreements with physicians.
Growing Patch on Side of Nose
A 64-year-old man with a history of numerous nonmelanoma skin cancers presents with a lesion on the left side of his nose that was first noticed about 6 months ago and is slowly growing. Can you make the diagnosis?
Suspicious Nevi
Two patients present with suspicious nevi. Can you make the diagnosis?
Real-World Data Finds an Overall Decrease in Pediatric Melanoma Diagnoses in the US
Researchers studied a total of 1903 cases of pediatric melanoma and patients were 54.4% female, the mean age was 12.4 years, and 89.8% were White.
DermDx: Large Growths on Head and Arm
A 38-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a 1.5-cm, tender, nonhealing lesion located on the back of his head. The lesion was misdiagnosed in the ED as an abscess; when lanced, ED clinicians discovered a solid mass. What is the best diagnosis for this case?
DermDx: Large Growth on Back
A 74-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a growth on his back, which was first noted approximately 3 months ago. What is the best diagnosis for this lesion?
Blood Cell Score for Identifying Aggressive Melanoma
The myeloid index score captures the prognostic value of blood myeloid cells and may be used in the management of patients with melanoma.
High-Risk Clinic for Melanoma Surveillance Is Scalable
A structured surveillance program for high-risk melanoma patients can be scaled and successfully replicated even in a primary care skin cancer clinic.
Patterns in the Development of Melanoma Across Body Sites
A team of international researchers sought to confirm a “dual pathway hypothesis” for the development of melanoma.
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