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May 2023
9m 52s

Integumentary Differential Diagnosis

Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS
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A patient presents to the clinic with a severe rash extending unilaterally in a narrow band from the left lumbar spine into the left inguinal crease.  The patient reports that the skin lesion has been present for 7 days and causes severe pain.  Multiple vesicles are visible along the surface of the skin.  Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present?

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