ABD Dermatology case studies
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The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) is an independent, non-profit medical specialty board and one of 24 boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties. Its stated mission is to serve the public and the profession by setting high standards for dermatologists to earn and maintain Board certification, certifying that diplomates have the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective dermatologic care. The ABD Dermatology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,236 words.
1Pigmented lesion on the sole with discordant dermoscopy and history
A 58-year-old woman presents with a 9 mm asymmetric, irregularly bordered pigmented macule on the right plantar arch, first noticed 2 years ago. She reports no change in size but occasional itching.
439 words, about 2 min2Elderly patient with pruritic eruption and new renal impairment on a new drug
An 81-year-old man with hypertension and gout is admitted with a 10-day history of a widespread pruritic eruption. He started allopurinol 3 weeks ago for a gout flare.
495 words, about 2 min3Neonate with pustules: infection versus sterile pustulosis
A 5-day-old term male infant is brought in with a 2-day history of scattered pustules on the trunk, groin, and scalp. He is feeding well, afebrile, and thriving.
464 words, about 2 min4Chronic hand eczema unresponsive to topical steroids: a judgement call on escalation
A 42-year-old hairdresser has a 4-year history of hand dermatitis, worse on the fingers and web spaces, with fissuring and scaling. She has tried multiple topical steroids (including clobetasol under occlusion) and emollients with partial, temporary benefit.
452 words, about 2 min5Immunosuppressed patient with a non-healing ulcer and diagnostic uncertainty
A 67-year-old man with a 10-year history of rheumatoid arthritis on methotrexate and prednisolone 10 mg daily presents with a 3-month non-healing ulcer on the left shin, 3 cm with raised, violaceous, indurated borders and a granulating base. He reports weight loss of 4 kg over 3 months.
386 words, about 2 min