An otherwise healthy Nigerian man in his 20s presents with pruritic lesions that progressed over the past18 months.He reports the lesions started as a few grouped bumps on the flank that quickly spread over most of the torso.He denies preceding trauma.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his initial visit, 6 months prior to his clinic visit, was done through video, when he received fluocinonide ointment for presumed keloids.On exam, pink-brown, semi-firm, domeshaped papules and nodules were arranged in a curvilinear array along the flank with an advancing scaly border (Figure 1A).Additionally, semi-firm, flat topped plaques with overlying scale were noted on the left dorsal hand, left upper arm (Figure 1B), and ankles.The remaining examination was normal.Shave biopsy of a flank papule was performed (Figures 2,3).Question 1: Based on this patient's history and exam findings, what is the most likely diagnosis?A. Cutaneous lymphoma B. Sarcoidosis C. Keloid scars D. Leprosy E. Leishmaniasis Answers: A. Cutaneous lymphoma -Incorrect.Cutaneous lymphoma can be considered clinically with various clinical presentations, including nodules as seen in this patient.However, the histology of lymphoma would demonstrate large aggregates of atypical lymphocytes
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