My Approach to Diagnosing Systemic Disease
Diagnosing systemic disease requires connecting the dots from the microscope to the bedside, according to Mayo Clinic dermatologist and dermatopathologist Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD.
In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Sokumbi outlines how she makes diagnostic decisions, including thinking beyond the skin. As a dermatologic detective of …
Diagnosing systemic disease requires connecting the dots from the microscope to the bedside, according to Mayo Clinic dermatologist and dermatopathologist Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD.
In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Sokumbi outlines how she makes diagnostic decisions, including thinking beyond the skin. As a dermatologic detective of … Continue reading "My Approach to Diagnosing Systemic Disease"
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