Search results for "Dermatology"
MKSAP Quiz: examining a laceration on a finger
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis for a 72-year-old man who develops itching and redness 2 days after cutting his finger.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/17/4.htm
17 Nov 2015
MKSAP Quiz: slowly enlarging 1-cm plaque
A 53-year-old woman is evaluated for a slowly enlarging, telangiectatic, pearly, ulcerated 1-cm plaque on the left temple. It bleeds periodically when traumatized. Medical history is significant for atrial fibrillation. She takes warfarin daily. She is otherwise in good health. Following a physical exam, cardiac exam, and biopsy of the lesion, what is the most appropriate treatment for this lesion?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/01/26/3.htm
26 Jan 2016
MKSAP Quiz: pruritic hives for 12 weeks
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 60-year-old woman with a 12-week history of pruritic hives.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/31/3.htm
31 Jan 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of dry eye
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 68-year-old man with a 6-month history of dryness in his eyes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/3.htm
18 Oct 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of intermittent itching
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-month history of intermittent itching on the forearms. He describes the itch as deep, with a burning or tingling sensation. Scratching helps somewhat, but over-the-counter topical corticosteroids have not helped. Cooling the skin soothes the itch. He did not notice a rash until he started scratching. The itch gets worse after being in the sun, but sun exposure does not cause redness or a rash. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/12/3.htm
12 Aug 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 4-day history of intensely pruritic rash
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-day history of an intensely pruritic rash on her face and neck. She started using a new facial moisturizer about 1 week before the onset of the rash. What is the most appropriate corticosteroid cream for the rash?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/02/3.htm
2 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Recurrent pruritic rash on the hands
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a recurrent pruritic rash on her hands. She works as a dental hygienist and notices that it improves when she goes on vacation. Topical corticosteroids alleviate the rash, but it quickly recurs. Following a physical exam, what test should be done next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/08/3.htm
8 Oct 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Mildly pruritic eruption on a woman's right nipple
A 55-year-old woman is seen in follow-up for a mildly pruritic eruption on and surrounding her right nipple, which developed about 5 months ago. She has no family history of eczema or psoriasis, and she is otherwise healthy. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/mksap.htm
1 Sep 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Skin lesion that grows and bleeds
A 64-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-week history of dyspnea, dry cough, fever, chills, night sweats, and fatigue, which have not responded to treatment with azithromycin and levofloxacin; she has lost 2.2 kg (5 lb) during that time. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 6-week history of blisters
A 55-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-week history of blisters on his hands. The blisters are tender, break easily after they develop, and occur in different regions on the backs of his hands. Medical history is notable for alcoholic liver disease. The patient does not use tobacco but drinks 6 beers daily. He takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/mksap-quiz-6-week-history-of-blisters.htm
1 Sep 2017