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Image Number #4898 (Ecthyma)

Diagnosis: Ecthyma

Description: Punched-out ulcer with purulent discharge.

Morphology: Ulcer

Site: Leg

Sex: F

Age: 46

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany

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Differential Diagnosis
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History:

Painful and tender regular rounded well-demarcated ulcer about 10 cm diameter with punched out border and purulent base of 2-3 weeks duration. It responded well to two weeks course of cephalexin 500 mg four times daily in addition to topical antiseptic solution. 

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