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Skin Pustules – Friday Pop Quiz 1/20/2023
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A patient comes in with the rash pictured below consisting of pustules in an annular or polycyclic configuration. What type of paraproteinemia can this disorder be associated with and thus a workup should be initiated for? A. IgG kappa B. IgG lambda C. IgA D. IgM E. IgD To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand …

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Skin Eruption – Friday Pop Quiz 12/2/2022
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A 45-year-old male develops the following eruption on the face and axillae. Which of the following medication was the patient most likely started on several days prior? A. Ciprofloxacin B. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole C. Penicillin D. Allopurinol E. Hydralazine To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner …

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Monoclonal Gammopathies – Friday Pop Quiz 5/13/2022
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A 55-year-old male is admitted to the hospital with the condition depicted in the image. He admits trauma to the region, and states it started out as papules and pustules with surrounding erythema and tenderness. Which of the following monoclonal gammopathies may be associated with this condition? A. IgE B. IgA C. IgM D. IgG E. IgD To find out the correct answer and read the ex …

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Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Leg
Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the leg
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INTRODUCTION Erosive pustular dermatosis (EPD) is a rare inflammatory skin disorder typically of the scalp in older patients characterized by crusted erosions, sterile pustules, skin atrophy, and scarring alopecia.1-3 However, few cases of leg involvement have been reported.4 EPD of the leg (EPDL) has been associated with venous leg ulcers (VLUs), venous insufficiency, and skin atrophy.1,5,6 It …

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