Dermatopathology
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Retiform Purpura on the Legs
A 70-year-old woman with a medical history of Takayasu arteritis, end-stage renal disease on peritoneal dialysis, coronary artery disease,...
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Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Findings in a Small-Diameter Invasive Melanoma
This case highlights the benefit of reflectance confocal microscopy to reach a confident diagnosis and correct management of a small-diameter...
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Dermatopathologists may perpetuate melanoma overdiagnosis, despite awareness
Those with more years in practice were significantly less likely to perceive that atypical nevi are overdiagnosed.
Case Letter
Harlequin Syndrome: Discovery of an Ancient Schwannoma
Harlequin syndrome is a rare disorder of the sympathetic nervous system that is characterized by unilateral flushing and sweating that can affect...
Case Letter
Granuloma Faciale in Woman With Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis
Granuloma faciale is a benign dermal process presenting with a red-brown plaque on the face of adults that typically is not ulcerated unless...
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Violaceous Nodules on the Lower Leg
A 79-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with 4 enlarging, asymptomatic, violaceous, desquamating nodules on the left pretibial...
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PLA testing brings nuance to the diagnosis of early-stage melanoma
“Future prospective randomized clinical trials are needed to examine role of genetic expression profiling in staging and managing patients,” Dr....
Dermpath Diagnosis
Ulcerating Nodule on the Foot
A 59-year-old woman with a history of joint pain presented with a foot nodule that developed over the course of 2 years. Incisional biopsy was...
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Excoriated Papules and Plaques on the Arms and Legs
A 73-year-old woman presented for evaluation of a rash on the arms and legs of 3 months’ duration. The rash had developed abruptly, and she...
Original Research
Verrucous Carcinoma of the Foot: A Retrospective Study of 19 Cases and Analysis of Prognostic Factors Influencing Recurrence
Clinicians should have a high suspicion for verrucous carcinoma in the setting of a chronic ulceration or warty lesion that is resistant to...
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Chronic Vulvar Plaque in a Patient With Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
A 38-year-old woman with long-standing severe hidradenitis suppurativa presented to our dermatology clinic with an asymptomatic, slowly enlarging...