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complaint of an
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OldChief Complaint:Thomas Warren, a 72-year-old
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male, presents with a complaint of an unusual mole on
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his back that he noticed about 3 months ago. He
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reportsthatthemolehaschangedinsize,color,and
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shape.Subjective:History of Present Illness
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I-Human Case Study: Thomas Warren, a 72-year-old male, presents with a complaint of an unusual
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mole.
,I-Human Case Study: Thomas Warren, a 72-year-old male, presents with a complaint of an unusual
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(HPI):Onset: Noticed the mole 3 months ll ll ll ll ll
ago.Location: Middle of the back.Duration:
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Persistentsincefirstnoticed.Characteristics:The
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mole has become larger, darker, and has irregular
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borders. It has also becomeitchy
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occasionally.Associated Symptoms: No bleeding,
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oozing, or pain.Aggravating Factors: None
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reported.Relieving Factors: None reported.Previous
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lInterventions: No previous treatments or
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evaluations.Past Medical History
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(PMH):Hypertension (well-controlled with
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medication).Hyperlipidemia.Type 2 Diabetes
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Mellitus.Osteoarthritis.No history of skin cancer or
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previous skin lesions of
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concern.Medications:Lisinopril 20 mg
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twicedaily.Ibuprofen200mgasneededforarthritis
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pain.Allergies:No known drug allergies.Family
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History:Father: Deceased at 85, history of coronary
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artery disease.Mother: Deceased at 78, history of
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hypertension.Nofamilyhistoryofskincancer.Social
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History:Retired accountant.Lives with spouse.
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I-Human Case Study: Thomas Warren, a 72-year-old male, presents with a complaint of an unusual
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mole.
,I-Human Case Study: Thomas Warren, a 72-year-old male, presents with a complaint of an unusual
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mole.
I-Human Case Study: Thomas Warren, a 72-year-old
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male, presents with a complaint of an unusual
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mole.Non-smoker.Occasionalalcoholuse(1-2 drinks
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per week).No history of recreational drug
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use.Limited sun exposure in the past due to indoor
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occupation, uses sunscreen occasionally.Review of
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Systems (ROS):General:No weight loss, fever, or
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fatigue.Skin: Reports the mole on the back, occasional
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itching. No other skin changes or lesions.HEENT: No
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headaches, vision changes, hearingloss,or sore
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throat.Cardiovascular: No chest pain, palpitations, or
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edema.Respiratory: No cough, shortness of breath, or
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wheezing.Gastrointestinal: No nausea, vomiting,
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abdominal pain, or changes in bowel
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habits.Genitourinary: No dysuria, frequency, or
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hematuria.Musculoskeletal: Chronic joint pain due to
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osteoarthritis, no new joint pain or
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swelling.Neurological: No dizziness, syncope, or focal
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neurological deficits.Endocrine: Diabetes well-
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managed, no new symptoms of hyperglycemia or
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hypoglycemia.Objective:Vital Signs:Blood Pressure:
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130/80 mmHgHeart Rate: 76 beats per
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minuteRespiratoryRate:16breathsper
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I-Human Case Study: Thomas Warren, a 72-year-old male, presents with a complaint of an unusual
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mole.
, I-Human Case Study: Thomas Warren, a 72-year-old male, presents with a complaint of an unusual
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minuteTemperature:98.6°F(37°C)Oxygen l l
Saturation: 98% on room airPhysical
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Examination:General: Alert, oriented, and in no acute
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distress.Skin: A single mole on the mid-back,
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approximately 1.5 cm in diameter, asymmetrical with
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irregularborders,variegatedcolor(tan,brown, and
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black areas), slightly raised, and no ulceration or
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bleeding.HEENT: Normocephalic, atraumatic, no
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lesions or abnormalities noted.Cardiovascular:
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Regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs, rubs, or
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gallops.Respiratory:Cleartoauscultationbilaterally,
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no wheezes, rales, or rhonchi.Gastrointestinal: Soft,
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non-tender, no
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hepatosplenomegaly.Musculoskeletal:Normalrange
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of motion, no acute joint swelling or
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deformities.Neurological: No focal deficits, cranial
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nerves II-XII intact.Diagnostic Tests:
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male, presents with a complaint of an unusual
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mole.Dermatoscopy: Shows irregular pigment
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network, asymmetry, and multiple colors.Skin
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Biopsy: Excisional biopsy performed for
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histopathological examination.Assessment:Primary
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I-Human Case Study: Thomas Warren, a 72-year-old male, presents with a complaint of an unusual
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mole.