Consensus and Misconceptions Regarding the Aesthetic Skin of Color Consumer
Each month the JDD Podcast discusses a current issue in dermatology. During the month of September, podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman sat down with Dr. Andrew Alexis, Chair of Dermatology at Mt. Sinai St. Lukes and Mount Sinai West to discuss misconceptions regarding the aesthetic skin of color consumer.
Dr. Angela Hou, PGY-3 dermatology resident at George Washington University School of Medicine …
Each month the JDD Podcast discusses a current issue in dermatology. During the month of September, podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman sat down with Dr. Andrew Alexis, Chair of Dermatology at Mt. Sinai St. Lukes and Mount Sinai West to discuss misconceptions regarding the aesthetic skin of color consumer.
Dr. Angela Hou, PGY-3 dermatology resident at George Washington University School of Medicine … Continue reading "Consensus and Misconceptions Regarding the Aesthetic Skin of Color Consumer"
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Biopsy of this lesion reveals a poorly-defined dermal mass of small blue monomorphic round cells with scant cytoplasm and nuclear molding. Which histologic stain is most helpful in distinguishing this lesion from small cell lung carcinoma?
A. CK20
B. TTF-1
C. Chromogranin
D. Synaptophysin
E. Somatostatin
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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