Polypoid lesion week. This week we will go through 5 common polypoid lesions and learn how to make the diagnosis. Tune in for new unknowns. Make your best guess and post it in comments. Short video answers on youtube: m.youtube.com/channel/UCikJc…#dermpath#dermatology#pathology
Happy 4th of July. We passionately debate all year for a better future. Today we appreciate those who came before us, affording is the absolute right to be free. #independenceday2020
While farmers are experiencing their crops rot, many are going hungry. Foodbanks (San Antonio) do not have enough food for the needy. We need to connect food banks with our farmers/growers. #COVID19
For anyone intubating C19 patients, a Atlanta local acrylic case company has made these protective shields free to hospitals.
Message me if interested. #COVID19#Covid_19
Have a case of suspected CTCL on bx. Got clinical hx, outside results after I signed it out. Oncology PA is treating a "fungal skin infection" in a patient with diagnosis of peripheral T cell lymphoma, possibly skin, unknown site, involving a lymph node. #pathology#dermatology
Spot dx unk #18. Ans choices in desc. Discussion tomorrow.
What is the diagnosis? A. Pityriasis rosea. B. Tinea corporis. C. Erythema multiforme. D. Rowell’s syndrome. E. Pityriasis lichenoides. F. Mycosis fungoides.
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Lymphadenoma- var of trichoblastoma. Micro: pale staining islands with basaloid rim - BCL2 . Large nuclei with vesicular chrom and prom. nucleoli. No mits. Lymphocytes T>B. Ductal structures negative for CEA, EMA . Contain CK20 merkel cells. #dermpath#pathology#dermatology
Spot Dx Unknown 17. What is the diagnosis: Discussion tomorrow
A. Clear Cell Basal Cell Carcinoma B. Clear Cell Dermal Duct Tumor. C. Cutaneous Lymphadenoma. D. Mixed Tumor E. Trichilemmal Carcinoma
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Trichofolliculoma: big central cyst opening to epidermis w multiple baby hair follicles growing out of cyst wall. Here are pics from my upcoming #dermpath#PathSurvivalGuide book from @innovpathpress. bit.ly/2Te2haB
#Pathologists: I’m giving a talk on social media in Puerto Rico this a.m. Trying to convince audience to join Twitter. What’s your favorite part about #Pathology Twitter? What are Twitter non-users missing out on? I’ll screenshot some responses & use in my talk. thx! 🙏🏻
Atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX), sun damaged skin of elderly. While rapidly growing, w/ bizarre multinucleated and pleo cells mits it is generally well circumscribed and removal of the lesion is typically curative. *Caveat* if deep consider UPS #dermpath#dermatology#pathology