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Dermatology Diagnosis
09/22/2010

Brent D. Haverstock, DPM, FACFAS

Brent D. Haverstock, DPM, FACFAS ...
A 44-year-old competitive runner presented with a history of painful lesions on the plantar aspect of both feet. He stated that the problem initially began with the presence of a single lesion. He denied any history of trauma to the area and...
A 44-year-old competitive runner presented with a history of painful lesions on the plantar aspect of both feet. He stated that the problem initially began with the presence of a single lesion. He denied any history of trauma to the area and...
A 44-year-old competitive runner...
09/22/2010
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
05/20/2010

Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, FAPWCA

Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, FAPWCA
A 25-year-old male who thought he had tinea pedis and corporis presented with red plaques extending from the medial aspect of his feet proximal into his lower extremities bilaterally. The patient had no pertinent past medical history, no...
A 25-year-old male who thought he had tinea pedis and corporis presented with red plaques extending from the medial aspect of his feet proximal into his lower extremities bilaterally. The patient had no pertinent past medical history, no...
A 25-year-old male who thought...
05/20/2010
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
03/25/2010

William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS

William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS
   A 51-year-old male presented to the office with the chief complaint of a skin growth on his right medial heel. He related that the mass has grown slowly over the prior year. He did not have any severe pain with it other than shoe...
   A 51-year-old male presented to the office with the chief complaint of a skin growth on his right medial heel. He related that the mass has grown slowly over the prior year. He did not have any severe pain with it other than shoe...
   A 51-year-old male presented...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
11/23/2009

Henry J. Carson, MD, and Eugene Nassif, DPM

Henry J. Carson, MD, and Eugene Nassi...
   While research has shown that onychomycosis is more common in patients with diabetes, we need to be cognizant of different etiologies and perhaps reexamine those when an initial treatment course fails to get results.1    A 36-year-old...
   While research has shown that onychomycosis is more common in patients with diabetes, we need to be cognizant of different etiologies and perhaps reexamine those when an initial treatment course fails to get results.1    A 36-year-old...
   While research has shown that...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
11/23/2009

Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM

Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM
Given the high stakes in diagnosing potentially dangerous lower extremity tumors, having a clear idea of the clinical presentation is vital. This author uses several case studies to demonstrate the effective diagnosis and treatment of...
Given the high stakes in diagnosing potentially dangerous lower extremity tumors, having a clear idea of the clinical presentation is vital. This author uses several case studies to demonstrate the effective diagnosis and treatment of...
Given the high stakes in...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
09/22/2009

M. Joel Morse, DPM

M. Joel Morse, DPM
   As winter approaches, patients must be aware of the punishing effects of cold on the lower extremity. Given that patients with feet affected by the falling temperatures may present more commonly to podiatric offices, a correct diagnosis...
   As winter approaches, patients must be aware of the punishing effects of cold on the lower extremity. Given that patients with feet affected by the falling temperatures may present more commonly to podiatric offices, a correct diagnosis...
   As winter approaches,...
09/22/2009
Podiatry Today
06/26/2009
   I would like to applaud Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, for her article entitled “A Guide to Biopsy Techniques for Skin Neoplasms” (see page 50–56 in the May issue of Podiatry Today). Any information that turns attention to the skin biopsy in...
   I would like to applaud Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, for her article entitled “A Guide to Biopsy Techniques for Skin Neoplasms” (see page 50–56 in the May issue of Podiatry Today). Any information that turns attention to the skin biopsy in...
   I would like to applaud...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
04/23/2009

Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FAPWCA

Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FAPWCA ...
General guidelines for obtaining biopsies of skin lesions are few and far between. These techniques are also often underutilized in podiatric practice. Accordingly, this author offers a helpful primer on when and how to perform punch,...
General guidelines for obtaining biopsies of skin lesions are few and far between. These techniques are also often underutilized in podiatric practice. Accordingly, this author offers a helpful primer on when and how to perform punch,...
General guidelines for obtaining...
04/23/2009
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
01/30/2009

By M. Joel Morse, DPM

By M. Joel Morse, DPM
   An 85-year-old Caucasian male presents with a heel ulcer after spending eight weeks in a rehabiltation home following hip replacement surgery. He presently spends much of his time in a lounge chair or in a wheelchair. He has a history of...
   An 85-year-old Caucasian male presents with a heel ulcer after spending eight weeks in a rehabiltation home following hip replacement surgery. He presently spends much of his time in a lounge chair or in a wheelchair. He has a history of...
   An 85-year-old Caucasian male...
01/30/2009
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
11/26/2008

By M. Joel Morse, DPM

By M. Joel Morse, DPM
Key Questions To Consider    1. What essential question does one still need to help make the diagnosis?    2. What is the tentative diagnosis?    3. Can you list at least three differential diagnoses?    4. What features in this condition...
Key Questions To Consider    1. What essential question does one still need to help make the diagnosis?    2. What is the tentative diagnosis?    3. Can you list at least three differential diagnoses?    4. What features in this condition...
Key Questions To Consider    1....
11/26/2008
Podiatry Today

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