Course: Pink, Dome-Shaped Papule of the Scalp in a Patient With Multiple Squamous Cell Carcinomas
CME Credits: 1.00
Released: 2023-04-12
A 74-year-old man with a history of multiple squamous cell carcinomas that were treated with Mohs micrographic surgery presented with a tender, enlarging scalp lesion of 6 months’ duration. Skin examination revealed a 5-mm bright pink, dome-shaped papule with overlying vessels located at the crown of the scalp (, A). There was no purulent discharge or overlying skin changes. A shave skin biopsy was performed and submitted for histopathologic analysis (, B-D).
Educational Objective
Based on this clinical scenario and the accompanying image, understand how to arrive at a correct diagnosis.
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