Case Study: skin lesion

Essay: 2 pages, not including title or reference page

Case study: A 68-year-old male with skin lesion in his left forearm. The lesion is oval, erythematous, scaly, no raised, with indistinct borders. It is considered as a patch since is larger than 1 cm. The lesion measures 35x25 mm

Introduction

Should be a paragraph that provides a brief overview of the case and main diagnosis: 1 - Squamous cell carcinoma in situ (Bowen disease):

Differential Diagnoses

Differentials Diagnosis:

Provide EACH differential diagnosis with the rationale and supporting evidence with the REFERENCE for each one. Also explain why differentials (2&3) were not the main diagnosis.

1 -Squamous cell carcinoma in situ (Bowen disease):

2- Basal cell carcinoma:

3- Eczema:

Diagnostics

Identify the lab, radiology, or other tests needed for the main diagnosis with supporting evidence. Do not include excessive or non-pertinent testing. 

Treatment

Include the initial treatment plan for the main diagnosis. It should include medication names, dosages, and frequencies

Education

Patient/family education:

Follow-Up

appropriate follow up plan; and hospitalizations and consults when appropriate. 

References 

Requirement:

APA format

Intext citation

References at least 4 high-level scholarly reference per post within the last 5 years in APA format.

EACH differential diagnostic gets 1 reference

Plagiarism free.

Turnitin receipt.