Patient Buzz: Rare Pediatric Skin Conditions | The Expert Weighs In
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Parade and other media outlets recently covered the story of actress Mandy Moore's son, who was diagnosed with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. What should dermatology clinicians know about Gianotti-Crosti syndrome and other rare pediatric skin conditions? What should dermatology clinicians do when they are unsure of how to diagnose a pediatric skin condition?
For expert advice, I reached out to …
Parade and other media outlets recently covered the story of actress Mandy Moore's son, who was diagnosed with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. What should dermatology clinicians know about Gianotti-Crosti syndrome and other rare pediatric skin conditions? What should dermatology clinicians do when they are unsure of how to diagnose a pediatric skin condition?
For expert advice, I reached out to … Continue reading "Patient Buzz: Rare Pediatric Skin Conditions | The Expert Weighs In"
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Which of the following cell types is most likely to be found on a Wright-Giemsa stain of fluid from the lesions shown on this 2-day-old child?
A. Basophils
B. Eosinophils
C. Histiocytes
D. Mast cells
E. Neutrophils
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