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Signs Of Skin Cancer Lesions
Skin lesions of histoplasmosis are a symptom of widespread infection with the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum.
This article talks about skin lesions due to histoplasmosis only. For more general information on the disease, see:
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection. It occurs throughout the world. In the United States, it is most common in the southeastern, mid-Atlantic, and central states.
Histoplasma fungus grows in soil. When particles...
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Skin lesion biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A skin lesion biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin to diagnose or rule out an illness. Alternative Names Punch biopsy; Shave... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Other Skin Cancers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
MelanomaMelanoma accounts for only 5% of all skin cancers, yet it results in most of the skin cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Treatment for Other Skin Canc...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Skin lesion aspiration
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Normal Values What abnormal results mean Abnormal results may be a sign of a bacterial or fungal skin infection. Read more »
Skin lesion biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Punch biopsy; Shave biopsy; Skin biopsy; Biopsy - skin Normal Values Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.... Read more »
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