Unusual skin manifestations in an elderly man

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022 Jun;47(6):1214-1217. doi: 10.1111/ced.15121. Epub 2022 Mar 22.

Abstract

A 77-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of a widespread scaly erythematous patches affecting his trunk and limbs. This case report discusses the differential diagnosis in a patient with unusual lumps. It explores the common pitfalls in examining such cases and provides key learning points.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Erythema / diagnosis
  • Extremities
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin
  • Skin Neoplasms* / diagnosis