Pigmented Lesions

Dermatology Diagnosis

When A Senior Presents With A Large, Irregular Pigmented Lesion On The Shin

05/24/2018

An 86-year-old woman presented to the clinic with complaints of an ingrown toenail. However, the physical exam revealed a large lesion on the anterior right shin. The patient stated the lesion had been there for “a long time.” She had a...

An 86-year-old woman presented...

05/24/2018

Podiatry Today

Dermatology Diagnosis

When A Plantar Pigmented Lesion Increases In Size With Irregular Borders And Drainage

05/20/2015

Mark Couture , DPM;

A 61-year-old male with diabetes presents to the clinic reporting a mole on the bottom of his right foot that had increased in size over the past five months. The area is not painful but the patient has a history of peripheral neuropathy....

A 61-year-old male with diabetes...

05/20/2015

Podiatry Today

Feature

Essential Insights On Dermoscopy Of Plantar Pigmented Lesions

04/20/2015

Myron A. Bodman , DPM;

Could the use of dermoscopy save lives? Given the stark statistics with melanoma and delayed diagnosis, this author says dermoscopy could be a valuable tool in discerning benign from malignant lesions in the lower extremity in a more...

Could the use of dermoscopy save...

04/20/2015

Podiatry Today

Dermatology Diagnosis

Diagnosing And Treating A Pigmented Lesion On The Hallux

07/22/2013

Naohiro Shibuya , DPM, MS, FACFAS;

A 66-year old Caucasian male with a history of controlled diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, psoriasis, obstructive sleep apnea and post-traumatic stress disorder received a referral by dermatology to our surgery department. The...

A 66-year old Caucasian male...

07/22/2013

Podiatry Today