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A 72-year-old patient with a history of chronic sun exposure presents to the
dermatology clinic with a lesion on the right lateral aspect of his nose. The
lesion has been gradually enlarging over the past 6 months. On
examination, the lesion appears as a raised, pinkish bump with
telangiectatic vessels on the surface. In some areas, the lesion displays a
pearly, translucent appearance, resembling a nodule. Given the clinical
characteristics and the most common epidemiological findings, which type
of skin cancer might this patient most likely have, especially considering it
is frequently encountered in clinical practice? - ANSBasal cell carcinoma
At a renowned international dermatology conference, Dr. Matheson
presents a complex case involving a triathlete experiencing excessive
perspiration during her training sessions. She mentioned that she felt as if
she was "losing buckets of water" with minimal salt, which often led to rapid
dehydration but without any significant electrolyte imbalance. Pivoting from
the case, Dr. Matheson poses a challenging question to the audience:
Which major skin gland is primarily responsible for producing a secretion
predominantly composed of water, with only trace amounts of salts and
electrolytes? - ANSEccrine glands
At an international dermatology symposium, Dr.
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