Tumor d'emblee responding to methotrexate and prednisolone.
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cm x 10 cm in size, ulcerated in the center and covered with greenish slough were seen over the medial aspect of both arms [Figure 1], and left forearm, left thenar eminence, and medial aspect of the left flank. The edges of the ulcers were raised and overhanging. The surrounding skin was violaceous and indurated. Two unulcerated nodules were also seen over the back. There was no significant regional lymphadenopathy. Systemic examination was unremarkable and no organomegaly was noted.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology
دوره 75 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009