A 32-year-old woman visits your clinic, presenting with a sm…
A 32-year-old woman visits your clinic, presenting with a small, round, and “punched-out” ulcer in her mouth with a white base surrounded by a red halo. She states it is quite painful and mentions having a similar ulcer a few months ago. She admits to being under a lot of stress recently at work. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 65-year-old man with a history of systemic immunologic disease presents with complaints of unilateral deep, boring eye pain. On examination, you note ciliary injection, tearing, variable visual acuity, and photophobia. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
Read DetailsA 56-year-old man who has a history of chronic smoking and a…
A 56-year-old man who has a history of chronic smoking and alcohol use presents with a chalky white, thick, raised patch with well-defined borders on the lateral edges of his tongue. The lesion is firmly attached and does not scrape off. This patient’s presentation is most consistent with:
Read DetailsA 30-year-old contact lens wearer presents to your clinic wi…
A 30-year-old contact lens wearer presents to your clinic with complaints of severe eye pain, sensitivity to light, and discharge from one eye. On examination, the cornea appears cloudy, and the visual acuity is decreased. What should be the most likely diagnosis in this patient?
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