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==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
* Clinical examination by trained clinician (dermatology referral)
* Skin biopsy


==Management==
==Management==

Revision as of 16:54, 31 October 2019

Background

Risk Factors

  • UV radiation
  • Chronic arsenic exposure
  • Immunosuppression [1]

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

  • Clinical examination by trained clinician (dermatology referral)
  • Skin biopsy

Management

  • Not typically managed within ED

Disposition

  • Discharge with dermatology follow-up

See Also

External Links

References

  1. National Cancer Institute. Skin Cancer Treatment https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin/patient/skin-treatment-pdq