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ysemak - 12-03-09 13:49
A 70 y.o. retired construction worker presents with a "bump" on his face. On exam he has a 1cm, pearly, umbilicated lesion lateral to the left eyelid. He states it's been slowly growing for the last 8 month.
What is the best next step?
ysemak - 12-03-09 13:49
A 70 y.o. retired construction worker presents with a "bump" on his face. On exam he has a 1cm, pearly, umbilicated lesion lateral to the left eyelid. He states it's been slowly growing for the last 8 month.
What is the best next step?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: dermatology conym5 - 12-03-09 23:45 My answer is: a.
For people with a normal immune system, molluscum contagiosum resolves without treatment within six to 12 months, though it can sometimes take years to disappear completely. It may take longer for children whose immune systems aren't fully developed.
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Re: dermatology meduploader - 02-01-10 10:18 My answer is: a.
For people with a normal immune system, molluscum contagiosum resolves without treatment within six to 12 months, though it can sometimes take years to disappear completely.
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Re: dermatology mtniharika - 04-29-10 08:25 My answer is: d.
Diagnosis is made on the clinical appearance; the virus cannot routinely be cultured. The diagnosis can be confirmed by excisional biopsy.
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Re: dermatology babbu5508 - 05-23-10 03:10 My answer is: d.
Diagnosis is made on the clinical appearance; the virus cannot routinely be cultured. The diagnosis can be confirmed by excisional biopsy.
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