Asymptomatic Plaque on the Face—Quiz Case
Abstract
Report of a case An 82-year-old African man with an 8-year history of a recurrent, slow-growing tumor on his face was seen at our consult service. The original tumor was locally excised 5 years previously in Nigeria, with gradual recurrence following the procedure. On review of systems, the patient reported a moderate amount of weight loss during the past year. The patient's medical history included treated syphilis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, and a recent stroke....