AOBD Dermatology case studies
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The American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology (AOBD) is an AOA specialty certifying board that offers osteopathic board certification in Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and a Conjoint Dermatopathology examination. Certification is aimed at osteopathic physicians (DOs) who have completed approved dermatology training and want a quality marker recognized by patients, employers, and credentialers. The AOBD Dermatology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,117 words.
1Erythroderma With Atypical Lymphocytes: Lymphoma vs Drug Eruption
A 68-year-old man presents with 3 weeks of progressive generalized erythema covering ~90% BSA, with scaling, palmoplantar keratoderma, and intense pruritus. He began allopurinol 5 weeks ago for asymptomatic hyperuricemia.
648 words, about 3 min2Pediatric Annular Plaque: Tinea vs Nummular Eczema vs Granuloma Annulare
A 4-year-old girl has a 3-week history of a 3 cm annular, scaly plaque on the left cheek with central clearing and a slightly raised erythematous border. She has a pet rabbit at home.
648 words, about 3 min3Mohs on the Nose: When to Stop and Reconstruct
A 71-year-old man undergoes Mohs for a 1.8 cm biopsy-proven basal cell carcinoma on the left nasal ala near the alar crease. After the first stage, frozen sections show tumor at the deep margin abutting the perichondrium of the lower lateral cartilage.
683 words, about 3 min4Pigmented Lesion on the Sole: When to Biopsy and How to Interpret
A 45-year-old woman has a 9 mm asymmetric, irregularly bordered, variably pigmented macule on the plantar arch, first noticed 2 years ago and slowly enlarging. Dermoscopy shows a parallel ridge pattern in one area and a diffuse pigmented network elsewhere.
574 words, about 3 min5Erythema Multiforme vs SJS in a Child on Antibiotics
A 7-year-old boy on amoxicillin for 4 days for otitis media develops fever to 38.6°C, painful oral erosions, and targetoid lesions on the palms, soles, and extensor forearms. Exam: hemorrhagic crusts on the lips, 2 oral ulcers, and ~15 target lesions with three zones on the extremities.
564 words, about 3 min