by Yun Xue
Med Ed Committee
The medical education committee would like to present a series of case presentations that might be seen in a primary care setting. Blog readers are encouraged to engage by commenting on the post with possible diagnoses. The answer to the puzzle will be posted the following week along with a new case. Case submissions are also welcome.
Med Ed Committee
The medical education committee would like to present a series of case presentations that might be seen in a primary care setting. Blog readers are encouraged to engage by commenting on the post with possible diagnoses. The answer to the puzzle will be posted the following week along with a new case. Case submissions are also welcome.
This week: the Blue Bump
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| Source: VisualDx |
A 30-year-old Caucasian male
presents to clinic with a skin nodule on his right thigh. It grew over the
course of the last month and has been occasionally itchy, but he has tried not to
pick at it. He’s worried it might be skin cancer and wants you to take a look.
Upon examination, the nodule
is firm, blue-tinged, and feels smooth to touch. When you run your finger over
it and feel around the edges, the nodule dimples slightly. Should he be worried?
