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Chris Ha, MD

Diagnosis

amebiasis immunodeficiency, acquired

Body Site

leg

Age

55 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

Comments

A 55 year old immunosuppressed renal transplant patient developed multiple painful nodules, abscesses, and ulcers on his right leg. Skin biopsy showed amebiasis.

Description

diffuse erythema with nodules, pustules, necrotic crusts, and ulcers

Categories

infections and infestations lumps & bumps (plaques, nodules, tumors) ulcer abscess

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8/3/2001 9:25:21

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