Clinical Challenge: Itchy Rash on Infant
A 5-month-old Hispanic infant presents for evaluation of a rash involving his arms and trunk that has worsened over the past month. Can you make the correct diagnosis?
Clinical Challenge
Clinical Challenge: White Spots on Hands and Arms
A 43-year-old Hispanic woman presents for evaluation of white spots that were first noted on the back of her hands approximately 3 months prior to evaluation and have spread to her arms and face. Can you make the correct diagnosis?
Clinical Challenge: Large Lesion on Bridge of Nose
A 69-year-old woman presents for evaluation of a sizeable growth on her nose. Can you make the correct diagnosis?
Clinical Challenge: Burning Rash on Scrotum
A 62-year-old man presents to the clinic with complaints of burning and itching of his scrotum that began several months ago. He initially self-medicated with over-the-counter hydrocortisone and anti-itch creams, which were not effective. A medical provider at an urgent care center diagnosed a fungal infection and he has been on oral terbinafine and clotrimazole…
Clinical Challenge: Skin Lesions on Arms and Shoulders
A 14-year-old adolescent of Hispanic descent is referred for evaluations of skin lesions. Can you make the correct diagnosis?
Clinical Challenge: Widespread Skin Pigmentation
A 35-year-old man from Ghana is referred for evaluation of widespread skin hyperpigmentation of 2 years duration. Can you make the correct diagnosis?
Clinical Challenge: Large Growths on Head and Arm
A 38-year-old man is referred for evaluation of 1.5cm tender, nonhealing lesion located on the back of his head. The lesion was misdiagnosed in the emergency department (ED) as an abscess; when lanced, the ED clinicians discovered a solid mass. Mupirocin 2% topical ointment and cephalexin 500mg twice daily were prescribed and an emergent referral…
Clinical Challenge: Growth on Child’s Cheek
A 10-year-old girl is brought in for evaluation after her parents recently noted a growth located on her right cheek. The child has no discomfort and palpation does not elicit tenderness. She is of average height and weight and has no overt developmental abnormalities. Examination reveals a firm nodule with off-white coloration when squeezed. No…
Clinical Challenge: Large Growth on Back
A 74-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a growth on his back, which was first noted ~3 months ago.
Clinical Challenge: Bleeding Nodule on Cheek
A 77-year-old Hispanic woman is referred for evaluation and treatment of a lesion on her left cheek. Can you make the correct diagnosis?
