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Interactive Case Study - May 2018

A 24-year-old African American male with a firm, non-painful nodule on the shoulder

Nicholas Logemann, DO; Michael Austin, DO


Question 1:

A 24-year-old African American male presented with a firm, non-painful, 9-millimeter nodule on the left shoulder that had been present for one year with slow, stable growth.

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What is the best diagnosis?