Case report reveals systemic inflammation in 76-year-old with scalp ulcers, highlighting need for broad differential diagnosis.
A 76-year-old man presented with rapidly progressing scalp ulcers. Biopsies showed only benign inflammation despite systemic inflammation. This case demonstrates how unexplained cutaneous lesions may reflect serious systemic disease, highlighting the importance of broad differential diagnosis.
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